Flood prevention guidance

Flood risk management is a complex issue and there are many risk management authorities involved

Hampshire County Council works with these authorities as a multi-agency group.

Many of these groups also offer practical guidance to the public on reducing the risks and impacts of flooding.

Hampshire County Council

• Hampshire County Council’s flood risk management guidance for landowners
• Hampshire County Council’s guide to working on ordinary watercourses
• Hampshire County Council’s advice on sandbags
• Advice on riparian responsibilities and ditch maintenance

Government and the Environment Agency

• The Environment Agency’s flood risk maps
• Sign up for Environment Agency flood warnings
• Central government’s national flood alert system
• The Environment Agency’s guide to living by a river
• The Environment Agency's Sandbags and how to use them properly for flood protection

Other groups

• Public Health England (Flooding advice for the public leaflet)
• Know Your Flood Risk (Homeowners Guide to Flood Resilience document)
• National Flood Forum - national charity supporting communities and individuals at risk of flooding
• Flood Re - affordable and available home insurance