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Areas liable to flood from rivers.

Reach of river protected by a flood defence For Berkshire, North East scheme which has reduced the risk of flo o d in g . Hampshire and Surrey Urban Area. River Loddon Catchment

River catchment b o u n d a ry .

Main river (open channel River Blackwater and culvert). M a in Road. Fleet Brook E m m Brook

If you would like more information contact the - 0118 953 5343.

Environment Agency Kings Meadow House, Kings Meadow Road, Reading RG1 8DQ.

En v ir o n m e n t II Ag e n c y Flood Risks in this Area Local Radio Who To Contact For Help The map on the back of this leaflet shows the rivers and streams in During A Flood your area. It also shows where floods have happened in the past, Flood warnings will be broadcast on local radio. If you where they could happen in the future and where there are flood are concerned that weather conditions may cause For information on flood warnings telephone Floodcall defences which reduce the risk of flooding. 0645 88 11 88. All calls are charged at local rates. flooding listen to : If you live close to a river or stream you should know how flood If roads are flooded due to blocked drains contact warnings will be issued in your area. BBC Thames Valley FM - 95.2 b 104.1 FM your District or Borough Council. Keep the telephone (in Berkshire) numbers ready for use.

Flood Warnings BBC Southern Counties Radio - 104.6 FM If you think you will need sandbags, prepare yourself now by asking your District or Borough Council where The Environment Agency operates a colour coded flood warning (in Aldershot & Farnborough) or system for river flooding. The colour tells you how serious the you can get them. threat is: 2 TEN FM - 1 02.9 FM In an emergency, where there is a risk of injury or (in & North East Hampshire) Yellow Warning danger to life, always dial 999. A warning of flooding to some low lying farm land and roads near rivers or the sea. Parks and gardens may also be affected. AA Roadwatch may also include flood warnings in travel information bulletins on many local stations. Amber Warning A warning of flooding to isolated properties, roads and large areas o f farm land near rivers or the sea. Parks and gardens may also be affected. Floodcall Red Warning A warning of serious flooding affecting many properties, roads and Telephone 064S 88 11 88 and listen for information large areas of farm land. Large numbers of parks and gardens may If You Are Flooded also be affected. on 'Rivers in Berkshire, Surrey or North East Have your gas and electricity checked Hampshire'. before use. How To Find Out About Boil all tap water until it has been This is a recorded information service providing details Flood Warnings declared safe. of flood warnings in your area. If there is a risk that flooding could occur from a river, flood Avoid contact with floodwater, it may be warnings will be issued for the area affected. It is your contaminated. responsibility to take appropriate steps to protect yourself and your property. Contact your insurers. For 24-hour information and advice on This is how you can find out about any flood risk to your area: flood warnings in and Wales, call; ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Te le te xt F L OODCALL Help Yourself By Being Prepared

Check the regional weather pages on Teletext on ITV 0645 88 11 88 If you would like more information please telephone MINICOM TEXTPHONE: 01904 692 297 us on 0118 953 5343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m page 105. All calls are charged at local rates. w eekdays. Detailed plans showing how warnings are issued in your area will be available for inspection at Environment Agency offices from September 1, 1996. 017550