HOUSEHOLDERS in Somerset who have suffered devastating flooding in the past are being asked if they fear a repetition.

Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) is sending questionnaires to more than 1,200 homes in flood-affected areas of the county to gauge their views on potential flood risk.

The authority wants to hear what they think about:

•the potential of flooding re-occurring;

•how well their community is able to respond to flooding;

•if the work undertaken by the authorities has reduced the risk of flooding in the future

•have home owners been able to access affordable flood insurance?

The outcome of the questionnaire will inform the decisions and future priorities of SRA.

The Community Council for Somerset is undertaking the consultation on behalf of the authority.

CCS chief executive Keeley Rudd said: "There is no doubt that the 2013/14 Somerset floods had a huge and long-lasting impact on affected individuals and communities.

"This consultation allows local people to express their views in a confidential and honest way so that Somerset Rivers Authority is fully informed and able to prioritise effectively.

"CCS is pleased to be involved as we were so instrumental in supporting those communities during such a difficult time. I hope people will embrace this opportunity to have their say."

CCS is known as the organisation that employs the village, community and carers agents and this exercise is being undertaken by Smart Communities, the trading arm of CCS."

The consultation closes on December 21 and there will be events in local areas to advertise the arrival of the questionnaire.

The areas being consulted are Athelney, Burrowbridge, East Lyng, Fordgate, Moorland, Muchelney, Oath, Thorney, West Yeo and Westonzoyland.

To complete the survey online go to www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/floodrisksomerset