We are very proud of our SUDs planters in schools across Kent! These reduce the amount of surface water from roof drainage entering combined sewer systems.

The Kent Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund is seeking applications to help address the issue of Nutrient Neutrality in the Stodmarsh catchment.

Applications for the capital fund for mitigation works are being accepted by KCC.

For more information / application pack please contact Flood@kent.gov.uk

Surface Water Flooding Focus:
How can you check your risk from surface water flooding?
🔍 Use the Environment Agency’s flood maps
📍 Look for “surface water flood risk” layers
🏡 Check your postcode & zoom in to see local risk zones
Link: check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk #FloodActionWeek

🚗 Did you know driving through flood water is the number one cause of death during flooding?
It can take just 30cm of flowing water is to move your car.
This #FloodActionWeek find out the actions you can take to stay safe.
👉https://www.gov.uk/prepare-for-flooding

Surface Water Flooding Focus:

Why does surface water flooding happen?

Intense or prolonged rainfall
Blocked drains or gullies
Urban surfaces like concrete & tarmac
Saturated or compacted soil

It can happen anywhere, even far from rivers or the coast. #FloodAwareness #FloodActionWeek

🧰 Prepare before it happens.
Move valuables upstairs, know how to turn off utilities, and keep emergency contacts handy.
Learn what to do before, during and after a flood:
👉 www.gov.uk/prepare-for-...
#FloodActionWeek #BeFloodReady

Surface Water Flooding Focus:

What is surface water flooding?

It happens when heavy rain overwhelms drainage systems or can't soak into the ground fast enough. Instead of flowing away, water pools on streets, gardens & low-lying areas.

#FloodRisk #SurfaceWaterFlooding #FloodActionWeek

It is Flood Action Week!
🏠 Do you know your flood risk?
Over 6.3 million homes in England are at risk of flooding – including many in Kent.
Check your risk today and sign up for free flood alerts:
👉 www.gov.uk/check-flood-...
#FloodActionWeek #KentFloodAware

Winter’s coming and so is flood risk.

Please visit www.kent.gov.uk/environment-... to:

✅ Check your flood risk
📲 Sign up for free flood warnings
📦 Prepare a flood kit
💡 Learn how to best prepare for flooding

#FloodPrepared #WinterReady

🚨Amber Weather Warning for Kent🚨

With storms and heavy showers forecast this week, now’s the time to make sure you’re flood-ready.
💧 Visit www.kent.gov.uk/environment-... to check our flood preparation guidance and our online flood survey.

Stay safe, stay informed. 🌧️ #KentWeather

🌞 With hotter, drier weather ahead, HM Coastguard’s #CoastClever campaign is here to help you stay safe at the coast.

✅ Check tides & weather
✅ Avoid cliff edges & offshore winds
✅ Carry a charged phone or PLB
📲 More tips: hmcoastguard.uk/coast-clever

New FREE Flood Warning Area for Southborough Stream in Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells!
Sign up for alerts: gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings
Check your risk: gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk
Be prepared: gov.uk/prepare-for-flooding

Have you ever wondered what your water footprint is?

Find out here, along with some useful water saving tips.
mywaterfootprint.affinitywater.co.uk
@AffinityWater

Today the Government launched the new National standards for sustainable drainage systems, strengthening good SuDS design, full details can be accessed here: shorturl.at/t1QVu

Recent rain put our new flood basin in Sittingbourne to the test and it delivered.

Before: Flat land, rain water pooling.
After: Rain water safely stored in basin, using underground pipes.

This is how we build community resilience.

#FloodResilience #SustainableDrainage #SuDS #ClimateAdaptation

The Environment Agency updated data shown on their Flood Risk Maps in January this year. Have you checked your flood risk recently?

1. Check your flood risk:
gov.uk/check-long-t...
2. Check flood warnings in place:
check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-w...
3. If you are at low-high risk of #Flooding, take time to prepare using these guides:
gov.uk/prepare-for-...
prepare.campaign.gov.uk