New flood warning system for homes in Mossley

The Environment Agency has launched a new flood warning service in Micklehurst Brooks at Mossley and in nearby Staley which aims to further protect 59 properties from the risk of flooding.

Flood Warnings tell people about an imminent risk of flooding to their home or business and helps people make informed decisions about how to respond.

There are three types of warning – Flood Alert, Flood Warning and Severe Flood Warning.

Each warning type is triggered by particular weather, river or sea conditions which cause flooding.

Householders are encouraged to prepare if they receive a Flood Alert which could mean packing a bag that includes medicines, insurance documents and anything else they wouldn't want to lose if flooding were to take place.

A Flood Warning calls on people to act now which means turning off gas, water and electricity and moving family and pets to safety.

A Severe Flood Warning means you are in immediate danger and to follow advice from emergency services.

Stewart Mounsey, Environment Agency Area Director, said: "We know the devastating impact that flooding can have, which is why protecting people and communities is our top priority.

However, the climate emergency means we cannot prevent all flooding – so we’re working to make communities resilient to future flooding.

"We want to ensure that everyone has as much time as possible to prepare for flooding which is why we're pleased that people in Staley and Micklehurst Brooks at Mossley area will now be able to receive our free flood warning service."

Additional funding from the Government has enabled the Environment Agency to invest in the latest, low carbon technology and infrastructure needed to provide a flood warning service in Mossley and over 200 other communities across England.

A total of 62,000 flood risk properties are now able to benefit from the expansion and reduce their harm from flooding.

This includes many properties based in rural and remote locations across England.

Home and business owners will be auto enrolled to the Flood Warning service via their mobile network.

However, to get the most benefit out of the service the Environment Agency is encouraging people to register directly with them by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188, or clicking here, where they can register preferred contact details.

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