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How to Safeguard Your Home and Family Against Flooding: A Practical Guide

  • Nov 23, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 25


How to Safeguard Your Home and Family Against Flooding: A Practical Guide

We are sharing this post from the Met Office:


Protecting property from flooding

Preparing for a flood could save your family, possessions and livelihood.

Heavy rainfall can cause flooding. This can be dangerous and can happen very quickly. The effects can be devastating. Our friends at the UK flooding agencies have outlined a number of things you can do to prepare for flooding to keep yourself and your family safe:


1. Check if you are at risk of flooding:


2. Sign up for free flood warnings

If you live in an area at risk of flooding you could get free flood warnings direct to your mobile, home phone or email:


3. Prepare a flood plan

A flood plan can help you to prepare for flooding and reduce the impact it might have to your home, business or community, it can also help with the recovery process.

You may be able to download a flood plan template from your local flood agency or council or put your own together using the following list as a guide:

  • A list of useful contact numbers - including your local council, utility providers and your insurance company

  • How to shut off your electricity or gas supply

  • Move your valuable belongings to a safe place

  • What would you need to move to safety during a flood – think about your pets, car, furniture

  • Who could you ask for help?

  • Could you offer to help vulnerable friends or neighbours?


4. Prepare a flood kit

Think about putting together an emergency flood kit with essential items that will help you cope in a flood, including:

  • Insurance documents and list of contact numbers

  • Torch & spare batteries

  • First aid kit and any prescription medicines

  • Warm waterproof clothes and blankets

  • Bottled water and snacks

  • Battery or wind-up radio

  • Supplies for looking after your baby or pet

Make sure that everyone knows where to find this kit and what to do if flooding happens.


How to Safeguard Your Home and Family Against Flooding: A Practical Guide - last updated 23.11.24

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