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For South East Bedfordshire and Northern Hertfordshire Upper River Lee Catchment

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Floodcall is a 24 hour recorded information service providing details En v ir o n m e n t of flooding across and Wales. Ag en cy Map Key All calls are charged at local rates. H If you would like more information contact the a m Areas liable to flood River catchment Environment Agency - 0118 953 5343. from rivers. boundary. Please keep this leaflet safe. 1 It contains important information about flood warning Reach of river protected Environment Agency, Kings Meadow House, Main river (open channel by a flood defence arrangements in your area. and culvert). Kings Meadow Road, Reading RG1 8DQ. I scheme which has = reduced the risk of flooding. M ain Road. n v ir o n m e n t Urban Area. ■ E ■ Ag e n c y i! Flood Risks in this Area Local Radio Who To Contact For Help The map on the hack 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 warnings will he issued in your area. BBC Three Counties Radio — 103.8 tt 95.5 FM, If roads are flooded due to blocked drains contact 630 kHz AM your District or Borough Council. Keep the telephone numbers ready for use.

Flood Warnings AA Roadwatch may also include flood warnings in If you think you will need sandbags, prepare yourself The Environment Agency operates a colour coded flood warning travel information bulletins on many local stations. now by asking your District or Borough Council where you can get them. system for river flooding. The colour tells you how serious the threat is: In an emergency, where there is a risk of injury or 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. Floodcall Amber Warning A warning of flooding to isolated properties, roads and large areas Telephone 0645 88 11 88 and listen for information on of farm land near rivers or the sea. Parks and gardens may also be 'Rivers in Hertfordshire and the River Lee in affected . Bedfordshire'. Red Warning This is a recorded information service providing details A warning of serious flooding affecting many properties, roads and large areas of farm land, l-arge numbers of parks and gardens may of flood warnings in your area. If You Are Flooded also be affected. For 24-hour information and advice on Have your gas and electricity checked flood warnings in England and Wales, call; before use. How To Find Out About ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Boil all tap water until it has been Flood Warnings FLOODCALL declared safe. 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 0645 88 11 88 MINICOM TEXTPHONE: 01904 692 297 contaminated. responsibility lo take appropriate steps to protect yourself and All calls are charged a t local rates. your property. Contact your insurers.

This is how you can find out about any flood risk to your area:

Flood Wardens Teletext Help Yourself By Being Prepared

A flood warden scheme operates in to warn of Check the regional weather pages on Teletext on ITV If you would like more information please telephone us on 0118 953 5343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., flooding from the River Lee. page 105. weekdays. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION. T c le t E x t Detailed plans showing how warnings are issued in ON ITV & CH4 your area will be available for inspection at ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Environment Agency offices from September 1, 1996.