Contains information on the flooding risk posed to the borough, what steps you can take to protect your property and to receive early warning messages along with links for further information.
The Environment Agency is a good source of information regarding flooding, they provide detailed maps of flood zones and allow you to sign up to a service sending you up to date information on flood warnings.
You can sign up to receive free warnings for flooding events.
Simple ways to protect your home|
Look here for comprehensive guidance on helping to protect your home from the affects of flooding. Some advice looks at how to prevent water getting into your property while other advice will help you regain access to your property more quickly once any flooding has subsided.
Advice and information about flooding
This website also includes:
External organisations that can provide further information on flooding in the local area and for London as a whole.
Environment Agency 24 hour flood warning information updated every 15 minutes. Information on the Tidal River Thames from Dartford Creek to the Thames Barrier.
How the London flood defence system works and a description of the flooding risk for London.
Links to government and non-government sources on a wide variety of emergencies and crisis that can affect the UK, plus emergency planning guidance and government information.
Roger Brett
Group Manager - Emergency Planning
Communications Centre
Town Hall
1 Town Square
Barking
IG11 7LU
Tel (Office): 020 8227 3119
Tel (24 hour): 020 8594 8356
Fax (Office): 020 8227 3296
Fax (24 hour): 020 8227 3470
Email: roger.brett@lbbd.gov.uk|
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