{"id":704,"date":"2015-02-11T22:20:03","date_gmt":"2015-02-11T22:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eathorpe.org.uk\/wordpress\/?page_id=704"},"modified":"2025-02-10T14:56:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T14:56:03","slug":"efag","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eathorpe.org.uk\/wordpress\/efag\/","title":{"rendered":"Flood Action Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; min_height=&#8221;506.3px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-35px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; min_height=&#8221;336.5px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|3px|auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Eathorpe Flood Action Group (EFAG) Emergency Plan&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.eathorpe.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/195.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Eathorpe floods&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;451px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; min_height=&#8221;360.5px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; header_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; header_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; box_shadow_style_image=&#8221;preset2&#8243; image_max_width=&#8221;65%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Eathorpe is prone to flooding. Although this is usually localised to a few properties, flooding is unpredictable, and the impacts can be wide ranging. This guide provides an overview of activities which residents can do before, during and after a flood event.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; min_height=&#8221;666.3px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||-52px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; toggle_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#E02B20&#8243; toggle_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Click the headings below for important information.&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFAAD&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_level=&#8221;h5&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|on||||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Preventative measures&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>EFAG <\/strong>provides resources for those seeking preventative equipment and\/or flood advice.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>EFAG<\/strong> plans and coordinates responses to flood events.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>EFAG <\/strong>works with Warwick District Council \/ the Environment Agency \/ Severn Trent Water Authority to mitigate flood risk.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>EFAG<\/strong> co-ordinates a group of volunteers to help sweep leaves off drains (especially through the Autumn and Winter months)<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Require assistance?<br \/><\/strong><strong>EFAG<\/strong> will keep a record of those who may require assistance during a flood, and those most at risk. This information will only be used in a flood event, to ensure that volunteers reach those in need. This includes, but is not limited to, those with limited mobility or young children.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;If flooding is possible&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">When the river level is forecast to be higher than 2.65 metres within the next 6 to 24 hours.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>EFAG<\/strong> will monitor river levels<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>EFAG <\/strong>Alert to the flood group: via WhatsApp. <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Flooding is possible: i.e. expected RL <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">over 2.65m in next 24h<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Residents<\/strong> Sandbags and other equipment can be <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">collected from bus shelter<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Alert to Volunteers<\/strong>: via WhatsApp. Request to stand by to support those that require assistance in protecting their properties.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Residents<\/strong>: Move cars off Main street to higher ground where possible (the Plough carpark).<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;If flooding is probable&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">When the river level is forecast to be higher than 2.65 metres within the next 2 to 6 hours.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>EFAG <\/strong>will send alerts and mobilise volunteers and contact vulnerable households.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Residents<\/strong> Move furniture upstairs, or raise up using bricks.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Volunteers<\/strong> requested to support those that require assistance.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Volunteers <\/strong>requested to sweep drains to maximise water flow out of village.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Residents<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Minimise traffic through village.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Residents <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Go to village hall if you are unable to remain in your home<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;After flooding&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>EFAG<\/strong> will support households affected and coordinate volunteers to assist.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Volunteers <\/strong>are invaluable for supporting the clear up required.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Volunteers&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We are always looking for volunteers who can be called on in a crisis. If you would like to volunteer, please contact either <a href=\"mailto:%20odb633@gmail.com\">Owen<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:holly@hydregenoxford.com\">Holly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#E02B20&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Check for river levels and flood warnings. <a href=\"https:\/\/check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk\/location?q=CV33%209DE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The government issue regular flood warnings and details about river levels.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk\/station\/2184\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check the current and forecast levels for the River Leam at Eathorpe here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>You can also check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metoffice.gov.uk\/weather\/forecast\/gcqczuuy8#?nearestTo=Eathorpe%20(Warwickshire)&amp;date=2023-04-05\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Met Office weather map<\/a> for indications of forthcoming heavy rain.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>There is lots of advice about dealing with flooding on the Government website:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk\/plan-ahead-for-flooding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to plan ahead for flooding<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk\/what-to-do-in-a-flood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to do in a flood<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk\/recovering-after-a-flood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to recover after a flood<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk\/what-happens-after-a-flood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What happens after a flood?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The people at Gocompare have put together <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocompare.com\/home-insurance\/flooding-and-home-insurance\/limiting-flood-risk-and-damage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a helpful guide to preparing for a flood and protecting your property<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eathorpe is prone to flooding. Although this is usually localised to a few properties, flooding is unpredictable, and the impacts can be wide ranging. This guide provides an overview of activities which residents can do before, during and after a flood event.EFAG provides resources for those seeking preventative equipment and\/or flood advice. 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