FLOOD PREVENTION EQUIPMENT

Nether Stowey Parish Council are now able to offer flood prevention kits, comprising 6 plastic sacks and gel sachets which are sufficient to create a barrier to prevent water entering the average front door.

The sacks arrive flat-packed so are easy to store. When needed you fill them with water and a polymer gel powder. The sacks will then form bricks to provide a barrier. Full instructions are provided with kits. After use the sacks can safely be emptied down the drain or onto the garden and stored for reuse.

The kits are provided by Rotary EVAG (Emergency Volunteer Action Group) part of the Rotary Organisation in partnership with Inner Wheel. They have received funding from Somerset Prepared which covers 80% of the cost.

The retail price of the kits is around £47. We are asking householders for £10 per kit to cover the balance of the purchase price. We currently have six kits available, and will order more if demand requires.

To reserve your kit, please e-mail clerk@netherstowey-pc.gov.uk or phone or call at the office during working hours. Kits are available on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to payment.