Before a flood
Sign up for Floodline Warnings Direct by calling Floodline on 0845 988 1188 or online at the Environment Agency website
Gather essential items together either upstairs or in a high place. Move outdoor pets to safety. Disconnect electrical items
Help stop water entering your home - put plugs in sinks and baths. Weigh them down with a sandbag, a pillowcase or plastic bag filled with garden soil, or a heavy object
In the event of a flood
Focus on the safety of you and your family - put people before property
Cooperate with the emergency services if they tell you to evacuate during flooding
Be prepared to act quickly to get yourself to safety
Important! Flood water is dangerous
Avoid walking or driving through it
Keep children and vulnerable people away from it
Wash your hands thoroughly if you touch it
Visit the Environment Agency - Flood Southeast for more information.
