Kent Fire and Rescue Service has today (27 December) been called to a number of flood-related incidents in Faversham, Tonbridge, Canterbury, Maidstone and Ashford. Incidents have included flooded properties, where crews have used light portable pumps and submersible pumps to help clear the flood water.At 10.57am, two fire engines were sent to Stanhope Road, Ashford, where a vehicle had become stranded in flood water. Crews used water rescue poles and lifejackets to safely rescue one person from the car. Following last night’s heavy rainfall, crews are reminding residents never drive through flood water – it can often look deeper than it looks. If your property is flooding and you need rescuing, or there is a risk to life, call 999 and ask for fire.