What to do in times of Flood

• Facebook: Flood watch. Thornford, Yetminster, Bradford Abbas, Chetnole, Rhyme. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1077941603554879
• Sign up for or check government Environment Agency flood warnings  https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings

             Floodline helpline: 0345 988 1188

• Met office - warnings and advice on website
• Set up alert on Met Office app

If we report all floods, then perhaps something will be done about them

Dorset Council: 

• Highways 01305 221020
• Or online: https://dorset-self.achieveservice.com/service/report-a-gully--drain-or-flooding-issue

Environment Agency: 

• Floodline 0345 988 1188        Incident hotline 0800 807060

Wessex water:

• Sewers: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/report-a-problem

Facebook:

•   Flood watch. Thornford, Yetminster, Bradford Abbas, Chetnole, Rhyme. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1077941603554879

• Consider alternative routes out of or in to the village
• Be aware of vulnerable neighbours to help
• Driving in flood conditions
• Do not enter water if you can’t tell depth of water or whether there is debris in the water - if in doubt DO NOT ENTER A FLOOD.
• If you have to drive through flood, drive slowly, use a low gear and keep the engine revving at a high rate to avoid stalling (1st gear).
• Test brakes after driving through water.  
• It takes twice as long to stop when braking on a wet road - drive slower and brake earlier.
• If vehicle loses grip or aquaplanes take your foot off accelerator, don’t brake or steer.
• Use dipped headlights.