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Council Services
Service: Land drainage
Responsible Authority: The Environment Aency
Service Area: Environment Agency
Description: The Environment Agency is responsible for issuing flood warnings throughout England and Wales. There are four types of flood warning codes which are Flood watch - Flooding is possible in the area. Be aware, be prepared, watch out! Flood warning - Flooding of homes, businesses and main roads is expected. Act now! Severe flood warning - Severe flooding is expected. Imminent danger to life and property. Act now! All clear - There are no Flood Watches or Flood Warnings currently in force in the area. These warnings will be issued through local and national radio, TV and teletext, as well as direct to the public, local councils and the emergency services. In some areas warnings will be given by siren, loadhailer, telephone, flood wardens or people knocking on doors.
 
For more Information:
Environment Agency - The Water Act - Land Drainage
 
Contact Information:Environment Agency
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Floodline - 0845 988 1188
(quick dial codes: Bell Weir to Shepperton lock 0111272, Shepperton lock to Molesey lock 0111273)
General enquiries - 08708 506 506
Emergency hotline: 0800 80 70 60

Web Site - www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Address:Spelthorne Borough Council
Knowle Green
Staines
TW18 1XB

 
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