Flood Warnings Uk

Environment Agency Expands its Flood Warning Service in Rossendale

From 28th June, 30 properties adjacent to Holmefield court, Sunny Bank Road and Sunny Bank Close at risk of flooding from the River Ogden (at Clarke Bridge and Hollin Bank) have been able to receive direct flood warnings.

Helmshore: 30 properties able to

obtain free flood warnings

Floodline Warnings Direct is a free service that gives advance warning of flooding via phone, text, email, pager or fax. The Environment Agency is urging homes and businesses in these locations to sign up and take advantage of the service.

Jake Berry MP for Rossendale and Darwen commented: "I welcome the extension of this service. The dangers of flooding and the damage it can cause are self evident. Although floods might not be entirely preventable, anything that gives people more time to prepare for them should help reduce property damage and, more importantly, improve the safety of those affected."

Simon Heckle, Environment Agency Flood Incident Team Leader, said: "1 in 6 properties in England and Wales are at flood risk. Anyone who has experienced flooding will understand the stress, disruption and grief it can cause. We all hope it won't happen to us, but it's better to be prepared.

"I encourage everyone to visit our website or call the Environment Agency's Floodline to find out if they are at risk and to find out if they can sign up to our free flood warning service. By issuing warnings when flooding is expected, we hope to give people the chance to protect themselves and their property."

Flood warnings are broadcast on local radio and television and on the Environment Agency's website which is updated every 15 minutes. To find out if you are at risk of flooding and to see if you can sign up for direct flood warnings call the Environment Agency's Floodline: 0845 988 1188 or visit the Environment Agency's website: www.environment-agency.gov.

Chichester Observer: “Views sought on Emsworth and East Head flood ...

The Environment Agency (EA) wants to hear residents’ views on major new plans to protect hundreds of homes between Emsworth and East Head in West Wittering from flooding.

The aim is to strengthen the coastline where needed at Thorney Island, Southbourne, Nutbourne, Chidham, Bosham, Fishbourne, Birdham and West Itchenor.

The EA is now looking in more detail at this generally low-lying area which includes substantial areas of farmland on reclaimed intertidal marshes.

Chairman of Emsworth Flood Action Group Chris Clode said: “Any money that can be provided is very welcome. Indeed it is bound to benefit those people in the properties affected, particularly around the East Head area.”

Andrew Gilham, area flood and coastal risk manager for the EA, said: “With our climate changing and sea levels rising, the risks and the number of people affected is likely to increase.

“We have to take a long term view of flood and erosion management for all our coastline, including this stretch.

“We cannot prevent all flooding and erosion but local knowledge and input from communities, as well as other organisations, is important in helping us investigate the best way to manage these risks.”

The Emsworth to East Head Flood and Coastal Risk Management Strategy forms the eastern frontage of Chichester Harbour from Emsworth Yacht Harbour to Ella Nore Lane, West Wittering.

During the summer, the EA will contact local parish councils and landowners to discuss the flood and erosion risks in the area.

Feedback received will be used to help identify what potential flood and coastal risk management options should be considered.

When the potential management options have been identified, public exhibitions will be held to present the draft options to the community and to invite further comments for consideration in defining draft strategy recommendations.

Works on flood defences in West Wittering were given the go ahead by the EA in May this year as part of the Pagham to East Head coastal defence strategy.

Communities are encouraged to find out more about the strategy by visiting www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/129683.aspx and further information about the North Solent SMP can be found at www.northsolentsmp.co.uk .

To submit comments and to be kept informed of progress with the strategy, please email the project team at ems2eh@environment-agency.gov.uk or contact 0370 8506506.

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