Raising Awareness of the risk of flooding in Brasted

Is your home at risk of flooding?

Over 5 million homes and businesses in England are at risk of flooding Is yours one of them?

The average cost of flood damage to a home is £30,000, and the mental health impacts are long lasting

You could be out of your home for an average of 5 months.

Crucially taking steps to prepare for flooding can reduce the damage to your home and possessions by around 40%.

With winter fast approaching, now is the ideal time to check if you’re at risk of flooding: gov.uk/check-flooding

How can you prepare?

Sign up for warnings at gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings

Create a flood plan gov.uk/prepare-for-flooding

Find out how to protect your property here nationalfloodforum.org.uk

Check your insurance to see if you are covered

Have a flood kit of essential items at home

For help and advice call Floodline free on 0345 988 1188.

Visit: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/plan-ahead-for-flooding

Help make a difference in your community and help in times of flooding - sign up to become a volunteer Flood Warden:
https://www.kentprepared.org.uk/flood-wardens