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If you would like 0645 88 11 88 more Information MINK OM TEXTPHONE: 01904 692 297 contact the Floodcall is a 24 hour recorded information service providing details Environment Agency - of flooding across and Wales. E n v ir o n m e n t All calls are charged at local rates. A g e n c y 0118 953 5343. ------______Environment Agency Please keep this leaflet safe. Kings Meadow House, It contains important information about flood warning Kings Meadow Road, arrangements in your area. Reading RG1 8DQ.

E n v ir o n m e n t E n v i r o n m e n t A g e n c y A g e n c y Flood Information map for North - River Rib Catchment 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. 064S 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. BBC Three Counties Radio - 104.5, 103.8 & If roads are flooded due to blocked drains contact your District or Borough Council. Keep the telephone 95.5 fm & 630 kHz am or numbers ready for use.

Flood Warnings TEN 17 - 101.7 ffm - the local station serving If you think you will need sandbags, prepare yourself The Environment Agency operates a colour coded flood warning West and East Hertfordshire 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: AA Roadwatch m a y also include flood warnings in In an emergency, where there is a risk of injury or danger to life, always dial 999. Yellow Warning travel information bulletins on many local stations. A warning of flooding to some low lying farm land and roads near rivers or the sea. Parks and gardens may also be affected. Use this space for other useful numbers: Amber Warning A warning o f flooding to isolated properties, roads and large areas of farm land near rivers or the sea. Parks and gardens may also be affected.

Red Warning Floodcall A warning o f serious flooding affecting many properties, roads and large areas of farm land. Large numbers of parks and gardens may If You Are Flooded Telephone 0 6 4 5 8 8 11 8 8 and listen for information also be affected. on 'Rivers in Hertfordshire'. Have your gas and electricity checked before use. This is a recorded information service providing details How To Find Out About Boil all tap water until it has been of flood warnings in your area. Flood Warnings 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 contaminated. responsibility to take appropriate steps to protect yourself and your property. For 24-hour information and advice on Contact your insurers. flood w arnings in England and Wales, call; This is how you can find out about any flood risk to your area: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY F L O ODCALL Teletext Help Yourself By Being Prepared 0645 88 11 88 Check the regional weather pages on Teletext on ITV MINICOM TEXTPHONE: 01904 692 297 If you would like more information please telephone us on 0118 953 5343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., All calls are ch arged at local rates. page 1 0 5 f l weekdays. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Detailed plans showing how warnings are issued in your area will be available for inspection at Environment Agency offices from September 1, 1996. 017545