Sandbags and flood protection
Sandbags
Sandbags are a useful temporary measure to keep out or divert flood water, but if your premises is under repeated threat from flooding then it may be advisable to look for a more permanent method of protection.
Sandbags in emergencies
The District and County Council can provide sandbags during flooding emergencies although this is not an obligation.
Our policy is to provide sandbags free of charge during flooding emergencies, (eg. when your premises is actually under threat of flooding), to both domestic and commercial premises, subject to the availability of resources. In non-emergency situations, (eg. preparing for a possible flood), The Council would impose charges for this service.
As an alternative to sandbags, plastic bags or similar, can be filled with sand or earth and used effectively to protect against floodwater.
How to request or purchase sandbags from the Council
During Office Hours: 01892 653311 or 01323 443322
Out of Office Hours: 01323 410051
Sandbags can also be purchased from most local Builders Merchants.
Sandbags during non-emergency times
Wealden District Council can also provide sandbags during non-emergency times, but will make a charge for the supply and delivery. The charges for this service are:
Description
|
Charge as at 1st April 2008 per sandbag |
| Filled and Delivered | £4.50 +VAT (minimum of 10) |
| Empty and Delivered | £0.50 +VAT (minimum of 10) plus £17 +VAT delivery |
| Filled and Collected | £3.25 +VAT |
| Empty and Collected | £0.50 +VAT |
Flood protection products
There are a number of purpose made flood protection products commercially available to help prevent flood water entering doors, windows and air bricks.
