Three new flood warning areas for Surrey
The Environment Agency has created alerts for over 1,400 new homes.
The Environment Agency has launched new flood warning services for parts of Surrey. These came into effect on 7 December for a total of 1455 properties in 3 new flood warning areas in the county.
Properties at risk of flooding in three locations in Surrey (Dorking, Horley and Redhill ) are set to benefit from the new flood warning service.
The new areas have been created by targeting groups of households where, during periods of flood risk, the chances of flooding might be greater than the larger surrounding area. This will make the flood warnings they receive more targeted and enable the homeowners to take the steps they need to respond in good time.
How will I be notified?
Home and business owners will be automatically enrolled to the new Flood Warning service through their mobile phone network.
Emily Whittingham, Environment Agency Flood Resilience Engagement Advisor said:
“We want to ensure that everyone has as much time as possible to prepare for flooding and 1455 more properties in Surrey will now be able to receive our free flood warning service.
"We know the devastating impact that flooding can have, which is why protecting people and communities is our top priority.
“The climate emergency means we cannot prevent all flooding – so we’re working to make communities resilient to future flooding.”
To get the most benefit out of the service however the Environment Agency is encouraging people to register directly with them by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188, or visiting https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warningswhere they can give their preferred contact details.