It has been a very soggy week or so and the forecast seems to be for that to continue. With rain comes blocked drains and with blocked drains flooding. While I have not yet heard of any floods affecting peoples homes in Oxted South, the pooling of water in the usual places, such as at the bottom of the footpath crossing Hurst Green, is making it tricky for pedestrians to negotiate their way through the puddles without getting wet feet.
However, something can be done. Blocked drains can be reported to Surrey County Council on 08456 009 009 or by using the form on the County Council website. Any resident who actually experiences flooding in their home should call that number and stress that it is an emergency.
