Warwickshire Resilience Forum Offers Key Tips for Flood Preparedness Following Exceptionally Wet September
Following one of the wettest Septembers in years, Warwickshire Resilience Forum (WRF) is sharing essential tips to help residents be better prepared for potential flooding.
This September, Warwickshire received approximately 200% of its usual rainfall, with neighbouring counties like Oxfordshire experiencing their wettest September since 1836. Across England, rainfall was nearly double the monthly average.
With this in mind, the Warwickshire Resilience Forum website has a range of simple tips and information to be Better Prepared for a wide range of risks, including flooding.
Here are three key tips to be Better Prepared for flooding near you:
- Sign up for Flood Warnings – Register for alerts via phone, text, or email to receive timely updates about any potential flooding near you.
- Know What to Pack in an Emergency Bag – Take a few minutes to learn what essentials to gather in a “grab bag” should you need to leave your home for a few days.
- Identify Key Contacts for Flooding – Use your postcode to find local flood contacts, and note down relevant numbers and emails.
The WRF website links to additional resources, including tools to check long-term flood risk in your area by entering your postcode.
Warwickshire Resilience Forum is a partnership that supports the county’s readiness, response, and recovery for various emergencies. Public, private, and voluntary sector organisations collaborate to strengthen Warwickshire’s emergency preparedness and resilience.
Ben Brook, WRF Co-Chair and Chief Fire Officer at Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, shared:
“With more wet weather likely, this is an ideal time to take a few simple steps to be better prepared for flooding. Signing up for alerts, knowing what to pack in a grab bag, and noting local contacts can all make a big difference. Regularly checking the five-day forecast is also a quick way to stay informed.”
“Preparing for flooding, extreme cold, or power outages doesn’t have to be complicated. Small actions now can significantly enhance your safety and peace of mind.”
Learn all Warwickshire Resilience Forum’s tips for being Better Prepared for flooding here.
