- Maidstone is at risk of flooding, so join us to learn how to better prepare, act and survive
- Activities for the whole family, including immersive virtual reality games for kids to learn too
- A special installation of flood tanks will reveal some of the most terrifying dangers hidden in the murky flood water
- Free entry
Why not come along to Maidstone Museum this half term to find out what to do in the event of a flood? Open from 10am to 4pm Monday 24 to Saturday 29 October, entry is free.
Information will appear throughout the week. While members of the Environment Agency’s Flood Resilience Team will be there on Monday 24, Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October with even more activities.
Maidstone is at risk of flooding from the River Medway and many local residents will remember the last major floods in Maidstone in 2013 and in 2000. Floods can happen at any time and with today’s climate emergency. There are increasing risks of extreme weather that can lead to life-threatening flooding affecting property and infrastructure.
The team will be on hand to offer advice to help people prepare, act and survive in times of flooding. There will be important information on how people can protect themselves and their homes from the devastating effects of flooding.
Fun for the whole family!
During the week there will be shared information as well as fun activities for families and children of all ages.
There will be a chance to join in the immersive virtual reality experiences. ‘Help Callum’ and ‘Help Sali’ where you can immerse yourself in a flood scenario that can be seen from a child’s perspective.
A special flood tank installation will reveal some of the creepiest dangers lurking in the murky flood water.
Emma Crofts, Environment Agency Flood Resilience Adviser, said:
Floods are devastating and affect people’s lives. During the half week at Maidstone Museum we hope to meet lots of people. We will also be able to offer advice on how to better prepare, act and survive in the event of a flood.
Our goal is to help people understand how flooding happens and what the impacts can be. We can show them how easy it is to sign up for flood alerts and flood warnings for themselves, friends and family. We will also explain how to make a flood plan and what actions to take before, during and after a flood.
There will be activities for the whole family, so please come and see us during the week!
For further information email: [email protected]
Follow the Flood Resilience team at Twitter @FloodAwareKSLES
Further information
In 2013, 41 properties including businesses were reported as flooding in Maidstone town centre. In addition, a number of residents in the apartments reported access problems due to flooding of first floor entrances.
Between September and November 2000, up to 20 properties were reported to have flooded in the city centre, including businesses.
