Before A flood
Know where you can find out if a flood warning is in force for your area. This will give you advance notice to prepare for a flood event. Information can be found at:
Floodline 0845 988 1188* – 24 Hours a Day
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood
Teletext Page 159
BBC Ceefax Page 419
Digital Ceefax Page 405
Local Weather Travel and News Bulletins.
* (BT Calls cost up to 4p per minute plus 6p set up fee from your home. Other providers and mobiles vary)
Start Preparing today – Before a flood happens.
Use the following steps as a flood plan.
1. Check your insurance cover
- Check your buildings and contents policy
- Confirm you are covered for flooding.
- Find out if the policy replaces new for old and whether it has a limit on repairs.
- Don’t underestimate the value of your contents.
2. Know how to turn off your Gas, Electricity and Water Mains supplies.
- Ask your supplier how to do this.
- Mark Taps or switches with labels to help you remember.
3. Prepare a flood kit of essential items.
- Copies of your home insurance documents
- A torch with spare batteries
- A wind up or battery Radio
- Warm Waterproof clothing and blankets
- A first aid kit and necessary medication
- Bottled water and non-perishable food
- Baby food and baby care items
4. Know who to contact and how.
- Agree where you will go and how to contact each other.
- Check with your local council if pets are allowed at evacuation centres
- Keep a list with all your important contacts to hand.
5. Think about what you can move now.
- Don’t wait for a flood. Move items of personal value such as, photo albums, family videos and treasured mementos to a safe place.
6. Think about what you would want to move to safety during a flood.
- Outdoor pets
- Cars
- Furniture
- Electrical Equipment
- Garden pot plants and furniture
- Anything else?
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