Due to the heavy rain fall, as you may be aware there is flooding in parts of Central Beds with the potential for further flooding with the weather predictions. 

Flooding is a natural, unpredictable event that can cause distress and devastation to some, when facing flooding it is crucial to prioritize safety above all else. 

• Stay informed: Keep up to date with the weather forecasts and flood warning issues by local authorities. Stay tuned to emergency alerts and evacuation orders if necessary.

• Safe guard your property by moving important documents and electrical appliances to a safe space where possible. Installing sandbags and other flood barriers to your home.

• Avoid driving where possible and remember to drive extra careful, at a slow speed, lights on full, with bigger distances from other vehicle users. 

Central Bedfordshire emergency contact number for those vulnerable and in need of assistance is 0300 300 8500. 

Please note, this number is not to be used for requesting sandbags. 

Thinking of you all, Keep safe.

Tasha HEALEY 7026 👮‍♀️