According to the Environment Agency, over two million people in England live and work in properties at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, whilst more face flood threats from groundwater, surface water, sewers, and reservoirs.

Situated beside the River Great Ouse, Lavendon parish together with neighbouring villages has been subject to significant flooding events both historically and in more recent times.

In extreme conditions you won’t be able to stop flood water, and you should always put personal safety above attempts to protect property and possessions. Despite this, there are steps that you can take to keep water out, to buy yourself time to preserve property and possessions, and to limit the damage that flood water does.

The GoCompare web site has put together a guide to preparing for a flood and protecting your property, and this can be found at: https://www.gocompare.com/household-tips/limiting-flood-risk-and-damage/