On 24 August 2022 five new flood warning services were launched in Blennerhasset and Baggrow, Kendal, Caldbeck and Harrington (Cumbria); and Blackburn (Lancashire).
This work is part of a national Environment Agency project to expand flood warnings to previously hard to reach communities.
If you live in Blennerhasset, Baggrow, Kendal, Caldbeck, Harrington or Blackburn please read the Environment Agency’s useful guide to the new flood warning service: https://thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Flood-Warning-Expansion-Project-Fact-Sheet.pdf.
Flood Warnings tell people about an imminent risk of flooding to their home or business and help people make informed decisions about how to respond. There are three types of warning – Flood Alert, Flood Warning and Severe Flood Warning.
Know what to do when you receive a flood warning and download this flood plan – https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/what-to-do-in-a-flood
To sign up to the new flood warning service please visit: http://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
You can also check your long term flood risk at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/long-term-flood-risk.
The Environment Agency have announced that they will be offering a new flood warning service to properties at risk of flooding from the River Ellen at Blennerhasset and Baggrow.
The Environment Agency have announced that they will be offering a new flood warning service to properties at risk of flooding from Blind Beck in Kendal.
The Environment Agency have announced that they will be offering a new flood warning service to properties at risk of flooding from Whelpo Beck, Gill Beck and Cald Beck at Caldbeck.
The Environment Agency have announced that they will be offering a new flood warning service to properties at risk of flooding from Ewood Mill Race at Ewood.
The Environment Agency have announced that they will be offering a new flood warning service to properties at risk of flooding from the River Wyre at Harrington.
