Datchet Flood Advice
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VehiclVVehicles and Driving on Flooded Roads

Don't unless you really have to!

If youIf you have surplus vehicles get them to a friend’s house well out of the way
Park the vehicle you need in a sensible manner so emergency vehicles can get by
Don’t block other people entrances - they may need to get out quickly as water rises
Leave a note on your dashboard with your name and  phone number so marshals can contact you
Do not drive around just looking - people are trying to help others and time is important
Check with parish and borough councils to information on safe/unsafe routes

Floods happen quickly and often without warning. There is nothing you can do to prevent a flood, and scientists warn that an effect of climate change will be more frequent flash flooding in the future.

Flooding facts
  • Just 150mm (six inches) of fast flowing water can knock an adult off their feet.
  • Electric current can pass along downed power lines in flood waters.
  • A car can float in just 600mm (two feet) of water.
  • Flash floods can cause walls of water 10 to 20 feet high.
  • Around five million people in the UK live in areas at risk of flooding. 

Important flood safety advice
  • Remember flood water will probably contain sewage, which can cause disease. Always wash your hands / arms / legs after coming into contact with floodwater with hot water and soap. Keep contaminated footwear and clothing away from children.
  • Do not allow children or animals to enter floodwater, as well as the risk of disease manhole covers may have dislodged under the pressure of floodwater creating a drowning risk. If you need to walk through floodwater consider using a pole (brush handle) to test the ground in front of you. 

Driving on flooded roads
  • Stay in first gear and drive slowly (less than 5mph) as the wash from your car could flood properties.
  • Slip the clutch to keep the engine speed higher than normal avoiding a stall.
  • Where possible drive towards the middle of the road to avoid the deeper water.
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