Kent and Medway Resilience Forum

22/10/2026

Storm Austen is set to bring a spell of strong winds to parts of the county from midnight tonight through to around 5pm tomorrow (Friday 23 October).

Expect some travel disruption and possible damaging winds in some areas. Please take extra care if you're heading out, and consider your call before dialling for the emergency services. If there is a risk to life, call 999.

More safety advice, here: https://bit.ly/4sfgbuY

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

Storm Austen has been named by the Met Office bringing disruptive wind and rain from late Thursday and into Friday.

Read our full news release here➡️ https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2026/storm-austen-named

22/10/2026

: Do you, or someone you know, need extra support during a power cut?

Register now to our Priority Services Register to get extra support: http://ukpowernetworks.co.uk/psr-form

22/10/2026

The NHS in Kent and Medway is encouraging parents and carers to use the right healthcare services for their children this autumn half-term.

Read our guide to local services at www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Darent Valley Hospital (DVH)

22/10/2026

As temperatures drop and the seasons change, it’s important to take extra care when heating your home, using electrical appliances and travelling in poor weather.🍂🌧️

There are simple precautions we can all take to help protect ourselves, our loved ones and our homes from fires and other emergencies.

Read more about how you can stay safe this autumn and winter👉 https://bit.ly/47xA0o0

22/10/2026

Storm Austen: We're preparing for strong winds and heavy rain across the South East and East of England from late Thursday into the weekend.

Check our website for advice and updates about your power: https://bit.ly/UKPNhome

16/10/2026

Surface water flooding risk

Around 4.6 million properties in England are in areas at risk of flash flooding, which happens when the amount and intensity of rainfall overwhelms local drainage.

It can happen very quickly.

Are you flood ready, or not? Be prepared, check your flood risk: https://loom.ly/4QkFdeE

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

Is your area at risk of flooding? If so, you may want to check if your community or local parish has a flood plan. Watch our video to learn about what this involves from East Peckham Parish Council here: https://www.kentprepared.org.uk/east-peckham
Environment Agency East Peckham