Useful downloads and links on how to prepare for flooding, and what to do before, during and after flooding.
Preparing for a flood
You can:
- check for flooding in the next 5 days
- sign up for flood warnings by phone, text or email
- check your long term flood risk from rivers, the sea, surface water, reservoirs and groundwater (where data is available)
Further information about preparing for a flood:
During a flood
If your area has a flood warning (when flooding is expected) or severe flood warning (when there’s a danger to life):
- turn off your gas, electricity and water supplies, if it’s safe to do so - do not touch an electrical switch if you’re standing in water
- move your family, vehicles, pets and important items to safety, for example upstairs or to higher ground
- if you have them, use flood protection products, for example flood barriers or air brick covers
- follow advice from your local council or the emergency services - you may be asked to evacuate
Further information about what to do during a flood:
After a flood
Check with the emergency services that it’s safe to return to your property.
Do not turn on your water, gas or electricity. Get your utilities company or a qualified engineer to check they are safe before turning them back on.
Further information about what to do after a flood: