 Details of floodline are on buses travelling in risk areas |
A campaign is under way to encourage residents and businesses in areas at risk from flooding to register with the Environment Agency's warning service. Anyone registered will receive warnings to phones, mobiles, fax or by email.
The service is promoted by ads on buses travelling routes through areas with a history of flooding around Cambridge, St Ives and Huntingdon.
Steve Taylor of the Environment Agency said: "We want to encourage homeowners and businesses to be ready for floods."
The Environment Agency also wants people to make themselves aware of the different levels of flood warning it issues.
Appropriate action
Mr Taylor said: "A bit of time spent now preparing a simple flood plan can make a flood a little easier and faster to recover from.
"Flood Watches are issued when there is a possibility low lying ground, such as water meadows and minor roads, could flood and people should keep an eye on the weather.
"Flood Warnings mean there is a possibility of homes and businesses flooding and a threat to life and property.
"People should put their flood plans into action and put flood defences, such as flood boards, air-brick covers or flood skirts in place.
"Severe Flood Warnings mean there is extreme danger to life and property.
"The flood warnings are not necessarily issued in order, so people should take note of which warning is being issued and take appropriate action."
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