The Environment Agency have issued several Flood Warnings and Flood Alerts for West Sussex. 

Heavy Rain is expected over the weekend, please check the Environment Agency's live flood maps for updates across the county and links to advice on preparing for potential flooding https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk

Flooding is expected in several areas across the county. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.

View the full warning at the Flood Warning site.

Flooding can cause disruption to travel; damage to property; and present some health hazards.

You can keep yourself and your family safe by doing some simple actions:

• Keep up to date with the latest information including by listening to local radio
• Move important items to a higher level if possible
• Prepare an emergency grab bag containing bottled water, warm clothes, medicines and other essential items

 For more information go to:

• Gov.uk What to do in a flood
• WSCC Dealing with extreme weather
• WSCC Preparing for emergencies

• Follow us on Twitter for regular updates @WSCCNews and @WSCCResilience