The Environment Agency has informed Ruskington Parish Council that scheduled maintenance work will be taking place in our parish over the coming autumn months.
This work is part of their ongoing efforts to manage flood risk and maintain watercourses and flood defence assets.
What to Expect
You may see Environment Agency teams or their contractors:
- Carrying out operational checks on flood risk management assets
- Clearing debris from screens and watercourses
- Ensuring structures are functioning correctly to reduce flood risk
This work is essential to ensure that water can flow freely and that flood defences are ready to perform when needed. Please note that all maintenance is subject to environmental conditions and may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Stay Informed and Be Prepared
Residents are encouraged to take proactive steps to stay safe and informed:
- Sign up for flood alerts: www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings
- Check your flood risk: www.gov.uk/check-flooding
- Prepare your home or business: www.gov.uk/prepare-for-flooding
- Report incidents (e.g. flooding, blockages, pollution): Call 0800 80 70 60 (24/7)
Useful Resources
- Flood alerts and warnings – what they mean
- Surface water flooding maps
- Flood risk asset maintenance guidance
- Flood Re – affordable flood insurance
Emergency Preparedness
Consider preparing an emergency bag with essentials such as:
- Medication and prescriptions
- Important documents
- Food and water
- Pet supplies
- Waterproof clothing and a torch
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Parish Office or email the Environment Agency directly at lnenquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Let’s work together to stay safe and flood-aware this season.