Flood advice for Slough
The Environment Agency has advised that flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected for the River Thames from Windsor Park to Bell Weir Lock. This may result in general flooding problems in the towns and villages of Datchet, Old Windsor and Wraysbury.
River levels on the Thames are still slowly rising due to rainfall over the weekend in combination with last night’s heavy rainfall. The rain will clear this afternoon followed by a brief band of heavy rain.
At the moment it is not anticipated that Slough will be affected.
We will continue to monitor updates and will advise if this changes. The latest information will be available on the Environment Agency website or you can call Floodline on 0845 988188. Slough Residents are advised to tune into local radio stations for updates on the flooding risk and weather. We will also post updates on this site as we receive them. If there is any flooding the council will do all it can to contact residents directly affected.
Below are general guidelines for preparing your home against floods.
Furniture and appliances
* Move as much furniture and electrical items as you can upstairs. Alternatively raise them up on bricks or blocks - this may be very helpful for large appliances such as fridge/freezers
* If you can, roll up carpets and rugs and put them upstairs
* If there is no time to remove curtains, hang them up over the rail so they are kept above flood water
* Leave internal doors open, or ideally, remove them and store them upstairs
* Please be aware of the needs of elderly and vulnerable neighbours and help them if you can
Personal Items
* You cannot replace sentimental items. Think about permanently moving these upstairs, so you do not forget to move them in the case of a flood
* Keep important personal documents in a sealed bag, and in a location safe from floodwater
If the situation worsens our advice is to:
* keep insurance documents to hand in case you need them
* keep a torch or candles handy in case of a power cut
* listen to local radio stations for weather updates. If you are concerned about water or electricity supplies contact: Thames Water – 0845 9200 800 (24hours) and Southern Electricity Board – 0845 770 8090 (24hours)
* For further advice call the Environment Agency Flood line 0845 988 1188
Slough council has also received the following information from Thames Valley Police.
Emergency services have had an influx of 999 calls, if it is not a life threatening emergency the general public are asked to call the Floodline for further information about flooding on 0845 988188. We would like to thank the general public for their understanding and patience.
Slough Borough Council