Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance
With bird nesting season over, people across Norfolk have a chance to do their bit to stop flooding and keep water flowing across their properties.
Small, simple steps that ensure water can drain away from your home can cut down the likelihood of flooding, starting with tasks as simple as keeping drains, ditches and watercourses clear and able to flow freely. After a year’s growth, many ditches and watercourses will benefit from clearing branches, and cutting back new undergrowth. Now bird nesting season is over, early autumn is the prime time for property owners to put in a little work to keep their properties safe.
A build-up of flood water with nowhere to drain can quickly turn a minor incident into a disaster for the home. By starting off small, and checking drains for any blockages such as mud, leaves and stones, residents can take the first step towards mitigating the impact of flooding.
Outside the home, if residents spot any blocked or broken drains on Norfolk’s highways, they can report it via www.norfolk.gov.uk/flooding, allowing Norfolk’s Highways Team to clear them and keep our roads open.