Severe Weather Warnings (external link)
Severe weather warnings are issued by the Met Office when severe weather is expected to cause disruption to traffic etc. over a specified period of time. They are broadcast on both TV and radio, they are also published on the Met Office web site.
Wealden Salting and Gritting Policy
This policy sets out the priorities for salting, gritting and snow clearing when conditions of ice and snow demand.
Winter Maintenance - summary of policy 2011/12 (external link)
East Sussex County Council Winter Maintenance Policy
Flood Warnings (external link)
Flood warnings are issued by the Environment Agency.
There are four levels:
- Flood Watch - Flooding possible. Be aware!
- Flood Warning - Flooding expected. Act now!
- Severe Flood Warning - Severe flooding expected, imminent danger to life. Act now!
- All Clear - No flood watches or flood warnings in force.
For the status of Flood Warning Areas and rivers in the District go to:
Environment Agency - Flood Warnings (external link)
Once on the page you can use the drop downs to search by River, Town or Post Code.
Flood Information and Advice
You can find out if you are in an area at risk of flooding, and how to get flood warnings if you are, by visiting Environment Agency - Flood (external link)
The Environment Agency has produced three guides; 'Preparing for a Flood', During a Flood', and 'After a Flood'. The leaflet provide information on how to protect your property or business from flooding and what to do if you are affected. All are available from Environment Agency - Flood advice and guides (external link), local Environment Agency events, or by telephone order to Floodline 0800 988 1188. The guides are currently available in English and bilingually in English and Welsh, and from November 2008 an audio versions will be available.
Flooding and Severe Weather Warnings