🌧️ Prepare for the Worst — Hope for the Best
It’s an old saying, but one worth repeating — “Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.”
Statistically, most of us won’t flood this winter, but experience tells us that the best way to stop something from becoming a disaster is to be ready for it.
If I take an umbrella, it never rains — and if it does, I’m dry. The same goes for flooding: if we prepare now, we can stop a problem from becoming a drama.
💧 Learn from the Past
If your home flooded, or came close, in 2014 or 2023, think about what lessons you learned — and act on them now.
In 2023, we had several calls from residents whose toilets backed up — a common issue when groundwater rises and the sewer network becomes overloaded. It’s unpleasant but preventable with a toilet bung and a bag-it camping toilet for emergencies:
🏘️ New to the Area?
If you’ve moved to Wraysbury or Horton since the last floods, talk to neighbours who were here in 2014 or 2023 — they’ll know which roads and homes were affected and what worked best for protection and recovery.
❤️ Support for Vulnerable Residents
If you’re vulnerable or may need extra help during flooding, please register with us.
We prioritise those most in need so we can provide the right support quickly when it matters most.
📘 Find Out More
Visit our Flooding page for practical guidance, emergency contacts, and preparation checklists.
Let’s all dig out our metaphorical umbrella and leave it by the door — just in case.
A little preparation now could make all the difference later.