The Environment Agency has launched new flood warning services for parts of Kent and Surrey. These came into effect on 7 December for a total of 3,259 properties in 6 new flood warning areas in the counties.
Properties at risk of flooding in Dorking, Horley, Redhill, Whitstable, Herne Bay and Folkestone 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.
Home and business owners will be automatically enrolled to the new flood warning service through their mobile phone network.
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/warnings where they can give their preferred
