19/10/2026
Whilst it is still fairly dry, winter is approaching and floods can occur even if we are officially in drought!
So, please consider now how to prepare your home for flooding.
If you need sandbags, there is a pallet with some in near the height barrier in the Hunts Hill road car park. Please only take what you need.
Full information on flood preparedness from Surrey County Council is here https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/community/emergency-planning-and-community-safety/flooding?
If your home is at risk of flooding, don’t wait for a warning to take action. Preparing now means you’ll be ready to respond quickly and safely if flooding occurs. ✅
Here’s what you can do today:
• Know your flood risk. Use the Environment Agency’s flood map to check if your property is in a flood-prone area. https://orlo.uk/SmG0M
• Protect important documents. Keep copies of key paperwork – insurance, ID, medical records – in waterproof containers or stored digitally.
• Include pets in your plan. Prepare a kit with pet food, medication, leads, and comfort items so your whole household is ready.
• Sign up for flood alerts - get free warnings by phone, email or text. https://orlo.uk/lhkYm
• Make a flood plan. Write down what you’ll do if flooding happens: who to contact, where to go, and what to take. Share it with everyone in your household.
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