Herefordshire Council and the Environment Agency have five flood alerts for Herefordshire and some areas may experience flooding this weekend. Goodrich is not mentioned specifically in their latest media release, but the possibility of floods affecting Walford is, so Goodrich residents who have been impacted recently should remain vigilant.
If you believe that you may be, or you have already been affected by floods the following information and links may be of assistance.
Before you Flood.
Herefordshire Council and Environment Agency advice is that anyone in a flood risk area should be prepared, keep up to date with flood advice notices and warnings and have measures ready (such as sand / bags and other flood alleviation methods)
The following links include more information:
Please note that Herefordshire Council does not supply sand bags to private residences. If you need sand bags, you will need to purchase a supply of bags and sand for use at times of flood risk.
After Floods
If you have been adverseley affected by floods, the following information from the insurance industry may be helpful:
Additionally, Herefordshire Council have small grants available to those households and businesses affected by floods as well as possible council tax / business tax relief. The following link can be used to access more information and apply: