EA-THA«« Hood W arning Map Key Information Areas liable to flood from rivers.

Reach of river protected M by a flood defence scheme which has reduced the risk of flooding. For South West London Urban Area. Catchment River catchment boun dary.

Main river (open channel and culvert). Pyl B ro o k East Pyl Brook Coombe Brook

If you w ould like more information contact the 0645 88 11 88 Environment Agency - MINICOM TEXTPHONE: 01904 692 297 0118 953 5343. Floodcall is a 24 hour recorded information service providing details E n v ir o n m e n t Environment Agency of flooding across England and Wales. Ag e n c y All rallt are charged at local rates. Kings Meadow House, Kings Meadow Road, ease keep this leaflet safe. Reading RC1 8DQ. It contains important information about flood warning arrangements in your area. Flood Information map for South West London - Beverley Brook Catchment Flood Risks in this Area Local Radio Who To Contact For Help The map on the back o f 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 o f 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 be issued in your area. If roads are flooded due to blocked drains contact 97.3 fm - Your Information Station your District or Borough Council. Keep the telephone numbers ready for use.

Flood Warnings AA Roadw atch may also include flood warnings in 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 travel information bulletins on many local stations. system for river flooding. The colour tells you how serious the you can get them. threat is: In an emergency, where there is a risk of injury or a a R oadw atch 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 Use this space for other useful numbers: 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 he 'Rivers in London other than the Thames' then affected. select 'Rivers in South West London'. Red Warning A warning of serious flooding affecting many properties, roads and This is a recorded information service providing details large areas of farm land. Large numbers of parks and gardens may of flood warnings in your area. If You Are Flooded also be affected. Have your gas and electricity checked For 24-hour information and advice on before use. flood warnings in England and Wales, call; How To Find Out About Boil all tap water until it has been Flood Warnings ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOODCALL declared safe. If there Ls 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 contaminated. responsibility to take appropriate steps to protect yourself and MINICOM TEXTPHONE: 01904 692 297 your property. All calls are charged at local rates. 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

Flood warden schemes operate in Park and 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., to warn of flooding from East Pyl and Pyl page 105. weekdays. Brooks, respectively. T e le te x t Detailed plans showing how warnings are issued in ON ITV *. CM 4 CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION. your area will be available for inspection at Environment Agency offices from September 1, 1996.