The Environment Agency's flood resilience team is hosting a
drop-in event in Guildford to help raise awareness of local
flood-risk. They will also provide advice on personal and
community flood-resilience.
The event will be on Wednesday 11 September, from 11am until 3pm
at the cricket pavilion, Guildford cricket club, Woodridge Road,
Guildford GU1 4RP. There is plenty of parking on site.
The team will be joined by colleagues from Surrey County Council,
Guildford Borough Council and the South East Rivers Trust. They
will showcase the online tools and resources available to help
people plan and prepare for flooding.
There will also be the opportunity to sign-up to the Environment
Agency's free flood warning service, or review and check existing
account registration details.
Maddy Adams, flood resilience manager for the Environment
Agency's Thames area, said:
“Last winter's bad weather and flooding was a reminder that
flooding remains a possibility in many areas, including
Guildford. This event aims to put residents and businesses
in the best possible position to face heavy rain and possible
flooding in the months ahead.”
Background:
-
People can check whether their homes or businesses are at
risk from flooding, and sign up for free 24-hour flood
warnings, by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188 or visiting
gov.uk/flood
-
Guildford has a long history of flooding from the River Wey,
and the Environment Agency is working in partnership with
Guildford Borough Council and Surrey County Council to find a
way of reducing the high-level of flood risk to the town
centre.
