Council's advice (From Witney Gazette)

Council's advice

3:38pm Wednesday 16th January 2008 in Witney

OXFORDSHIRE County Council has reminded people of steps they should take if their home is at risk of flooding.

If water levels rise to a level where flooding is likely, people should: - Sandbag their properties.

- Plug sinks and baths and put a sandbag in toilet bowls to prevent overflow.

- Prepare to be evacuate and pack essentials including nappies, pet food, a mobile phone and charger and blankets and sleeping bags.

John Kelly, Oxfordshire County Council's emergency planning officer, said: "At the moment there is no threat of flooding to property in Oxfordshire.

"However, we saw in July 2007 how situations can change quickly. We would like people to be as prepared as possible and studying our standard advice will help.

"Let us hope that water levels do not rise to the extent that people will need to deploy our advice. As things stand there is no cause for alarm."