Flooding is a natural process that can happen suddenly. While the Environment Agency aims to provide advance warning and local authorities may provide assistance, the person who can do most to help is you.
If you live in a flood risk area do what you can now to prepare for a flood. Don't wait until it happens, you may not have time.
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Policy Statement on Floods and Coastal Defence - 25/01/2006 : 280Kb
Stroud District Council publishes a list of places you can obtain sandbags
See also our Frequently Asked Questions about flooding
To contact floodline please visit the Floodline section of the Government Environment Agency Website.
This website will provide the following information:-
- Preparing for a Flood - Learn how to protect your home or business from flooding.
- During a Flood - What to do when flooding occurs.
- After a Flood - Guides you through cleaning up after a flood.
- Flooding Knowledge - Provides a wealth of information resources.
- Press Information - Releases, campaign material, download the TV advert.
- Our Role in Flooding - Learn about us and what we do.
The Environment Agency also provides details of the current flooding situation for England and Wales, and information on reducing flood risks.
