A message from Devon County Council
Flood preparedness and recovery
It's a good idea to think about what actions you can take to protect yourself as flooding can happen very quickly and the effects can be devastating.
You may live in a flood-prone part of Devon and have experienced flooding before, or perhaps you don't think your area is at risk, but flash-flooding can happen anywhere and is unpredictable. We've put together this special edition of our Connect Me e-newsletter to help you prepare for potential flooding and know what to do if you are flooded.
We are seeing more instances of flooding in Devon which is why it's essential that communities adopt a proactive approach to become more resilient. The Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP) is running from 2021 until 2027, working with 19 organisations to improve resilience to flooding in 26 communities across Devon. It is a unique project to help neighbourhoods be better prepared and able to recover more quickly from flooding by improving community resilience. Find out more about the:
- Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP),
- and follow @devonfloodresilience on Instagram and Facebook for regular project updates.
PS. If your property is at risk of flooding, West Hill Parish Council has a small supply of sandbag casings. NOTE: you will need access to sand to fill them with. If you would like some sandbags and are able to fill them up, please contact our Parish Clerk on 01404 232100.
