In the event of a flood it is important to focus on the safety of you and your family.
- Turn off gas, electricity and water at the mains - however DO NOT touch sources of electricity when standing in flood water.
- If there's time, fit any flood protection products you might have such as:
- Flood boards
- Airbrick covers
- Sandbags or alternative barriers
- Toilet bungs (only needed for downstairs toilets)
If you have a flood plan, put it into action
Tune into your local radio station on a battery or wind-up radio
Stay in your home if you can - move upstairs unless clearly unsafe to do so
Move important items to safety
If you decide to leave, try to stay with friends or family
The district council will be setting up rest centres, rescue teams will be in touch with those affected
Take clothing, essential medication etc with you
Don't leave pets behind. Try to make other arrangements. Rest centres will only allow them for a short time
Put the safety of people first and listen to advice from the Police and the emergency services
Leaving your home
Before you leave home:
- Move valuables and property upstairs
- Lock up and close your windows
- Turn off electricity
- Turn off heating
- Pack essential medicine and a change of clothes
Going to an emergency rest centre
If you have time, bring with you:
- Snack food
- Important medicines
- Extra clothes
- A few toiletries, so you can wash
- For your baby - disposable nappies, baby food etc
- For your children - small toys, books etc
- For your pets - basket/cage/food
What to expect:
- Light refreshments Somewhere to sleep