FLOODING
The link for Flood alerts and warnings https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
Important Flood Advice
As weather warnings have been issued ahead of storms, please see below important advice about flooding. If there is an immediate threat to life, phone 999 straight away
Flooding and Waterways concerns
The immediate advice is to contact the Environment Agency’s floodline, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It can be reached on either 0345 988 1188 or 0345 602 6340. If there is an unusual change in river flow near your property, contact the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60.
Flooded roads
To report a flooded road, you can phone West Sussex County Council on 01243 642105.
Overflowing sewage and water mains
To report an overflowing sewer or burst water main, please contact your water company.
Downed power lines
If you see an overhead power line down, contact UK Power Networks’ emergency line on 105
Protecting your property from flooding
According to the Environment Agency, over five million people in England live and work in properties at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, whilst more face flood threats from groundwater, surface water, sewers, and reservoirs.
At Gocompare, we have put together a guide to preparing for a flood and protecting your property – https://www.gocompare.com/home-insurance/limiting-flood-risk-and-damage/In extreme conditions you won’t be able to stop flood water, and you should always put personal safety above attempts to protect property and possessions. Despite this, there are steps that you can take to keep water out, to buy yourself time to preserve property and possessions, and to limit the damage that flood water does.