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Advice on flooding
Get practical guidance on how to prepare for and respond to flooding, including information on flood warnings, emergency contacts, and advice on what to do before, during, and after a flood.
Before a flood: Plan and prepare
How to help you and your family prepare for a flood:
- read GOV.UK's advice on preparing for a flood
- read the National Flood Forum's advice on preparing for a flood
- find out if your property is at risk by checking GOV.UK's flood maps
- if you're at risk, sign up for the GOV.UK's flood warning service
- use GOV.UK's flood warnings and the Met Office weather warnings
- make a flood plan, you can use GOV.UK's template flood plan
- check your buildings and contents insurance policy to make sure you're covered for flooding and that you've not underestimated the value of your home contents
- know how to turn of the water, gas and electricity, ask your supplier for advice if you're not sure, put stickers on the taps so you can see them easily
- plan what you will do with pets, cars, furniture, electrical equipment and garden furniture
- move food and valuables upstairs
- learn how to use sandbags and other flood prevention equipment
- arrange joint flood defences with neighbours and make a community flood plan