Homeowners in low-lying properties on Scilly are reminded to plan ahead for high tides, especially Equinox Tides Opens in a new window.
In 2005, the combination of the equinox tides with severe weather led to flooding in many coastal communities. While property owners in known vulnerable locations are expected to take reasonable precautions to protect their property from predicted tidal events, extreme conditions could mean that the Council may have to deploy temporary barriers to deflect storm water.
Advice on sources and types of protection devices, such as flood boards and sandbags is available from the Environment Agency.
Another safety concern is the risk of people being stranded or cut off by the sea as the tide moves out further than usual, exposing areas normally covered by the sea. The public are advised to take some form of communication device (phone or radio) and/or tell someone where they are going if they intend venturing into such areas that may put them at risk.
You can view tidal predictions here Opens in a new window
You can view the Met Office weather forecast for the Isles of Scilly here Opens in a new window
