Prioritise your list and make sure the important things are done first!
CHECKLIST & ACTION PLAN
Being prepared for flooding can help to keep you safe.
Checklist
INSURANCE
Make sure you have the correct insurance cover – please check your building and contents or business policy with your insurance company.
ENERGY & WATER
Find out how to turn off your gas, electricity and water supplies.
PHONE NUMBERS
Keep a list of useful telephone numbers (including your GP details, insurance claim line & policy number)
EMERGENCY KIT
Put together an emergency flood kit.
OTHERS
Think about the needs of children, babies, elderly, the disabled at home and your pets. Don’t forget to check on your neighbours.
EVIDENCE
Take detailed photos of your property and contents NOW before any flood occurs.
ACTION PLAN
Make an action plan to use in the event of a flood.
PRIORITISE
Identify and list urgent actions in priority of value.
ACTION PLAN
MOVE
What needs to be moved upstairs.
PREVENT
How are you going to prevent water entering the property.
SURVIVAL
Make sure you have the means to keep warm, food, flasks, etc.
ELECTRICAL
Mobile phone chargers and computer data stored safely.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Most things can be replaced, family photographs, however, often cannot – move them to safety in good time.
CAR
Move your car to higher ground but only if it is safe to do so.
OTHER RESOURCES
EMERGENCY FLOOD KIT
Some examples of what you could add to your own kit.
EMERGENCY FLOOD KIT
Being prepared will make things so much easier if your home is ever flooded. Putting together a Flood Kit ‘Grab bag’ is a key way of minimising the risks and surviving the worst, if you choose to stay in your home or are evacutated to a rest centre.
REGISTER FOR FLOOD WARNINGS
Call Floodline on 0345 988 1188
REGISTER FOR FLOOD WARNINGS
Make sure you Register for flood warnings by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188 so that you can check the latest status for your area.
Flood warnings in England are provided by the Environment Agency and in Wales by Natural Resources Wales. They constantly measure rainfall, river levels and sea conditions to forecast the likelihood of flooding.
SEE MORE INFORMATION
Download the 'Ready for flooding' leaflet
SEE MORE INFORMATION
If you’d like more details or would like to download some information please see our ‘Ready for flooding’ leaflet to help you before, during and after a flood.