Personal action

You play an important role in limiting the impact of flooding on your home or business.  Follow these steps to help minimise the impact of flood damage.

Remember you are responsible for protecting your property, so when flooding has been forecast for your area, what should you do next? 

• Put your flood plan into action
• Make sure friends, family and neighbours are aware and prepared – especially if they are elderly or vulnerable.
• Move business stock and supplies into a safe place.
• Move important documents and valuable items to a higher place.
• Get your flood kit and keep it with you.
• Install flood protection products to your property.
• Move vehicles out of the flood risk area. 
• Secure any loose items in your garden.
• Charge your mobile phone.
• Monitor the weather updates and check Floodline updates (0845 988 1188) regularly.