Supporting Slough residents to manage flood risk
AM I AT RISK?
Less than 40% of those at risk of flooding, are aware of it.
As our climate is changing, the risk of flood is growing – and we want residents of Slough to know the risks, learn more about the impact on your home, and how you can help others in the your neighbourhood.
You can find out if you’re at risk from the Environment Agency’s flood risk map. This shows if you have been identified as being at flood risk from rivers, the sea, surface water and/or reservoir flooding.
Types of flooding
Flood risks at home
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Flood risks with your business
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EMERGENCY FLOOD KIT
Being prepared will make things so much easier if your home is ever flooded. Putting together a Flood Kit ‘Grab bag’ is a key way of minimising the risks and surviving the worst, if you choose to stay in your home or are evacuated to a rest centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
RESOURCES
Useful Resources from the National Flood Forum:
Emergency Flood Kit – National Flood Forum
Checklist & Action Plan – National Flood Forum
Are you at risk? – National Flood Forum
Protecting your property – National Flood Forum
During a flood – National Flood Forum
Who does what in a flood? – National Flood Forum
Blue Pages – The UK’s Leading Independent Flood Directory
How to know if you are at risk of flooding?
NFF
The only charity dedicated to supporting flooded communities across England and Wales, NFF is working with residents who have experienced flooding, ensuring they are at the heart of any decision- making.
NFF works with Flood Action Groups – a group of individuals who have experienced flood, and represent the voice of the community. A Flood Action Group gives hope to individuals affected and brings a community together with a strengthened collective voice, providing support from professionals and connection to the authorities and organisations that manage flood risk.
The core areas of focus are Burnham, Farnham and Cippenham, and the first Flood Action Group, which was formed in Chalvey in 2023.
Slough Borough Council and Buckinghamshire Council
Project Sponge is supported by both Slough Borough Council and Buckinghamshire Council.
Their shared focus is on working with residents to cultivate strong, healthy and attractive neighbourhoods where residents live well, independently, and become self-sufficient.
Both authorities have responsibility for the infrastructure and green spaces in the area, and a commitment to providing opportunities for residents to change the things they believe need changing in their community.
As a DEFRA-funded programme, Project Sponge has the expertise, knowledge and funding to ensure progress and change can happen in our community.
