Find out what you can do to prepare for a flood.
Check your flood risk
You could still be at risk of flooding even if your area has not flooded in the past.
Giving yourself enough time to prepare for flooding will help reduce the damage to your property or business. You should
find out if you are at risk of flooding on GOV.UK external link.
If you are in an area that is at risk of flooding,
sign up for free flood warnings on GOV.UK external link.
Plan ahead for flooding
If you live in a flood risk area, it is important to plan ahead so you're prepared for flooding. This will help reduce the damage caused by flooding.
Protect your home
Home insurance
Check your home insurance will cover the damage that may be caused by flooding. You can also
get insurance advice around flooding from the National Flood Forum external link.
Plan how to respond to a flood
You could make a list of all the things you should do. This is called a flood plan and will help remind you to:
- move your belongings to safety
- write important contact numbers including your utility companies and home insurance
- have contact details for family or friends who can help
Find an example flood plan on GOV.UK external link.
Flood barriers
Buy or make your own flood barriers to stop water from entering your home or business. These can be kept until there is a risk of flooding.
Learn more about where to buy sandbags and how to make your own flood barriers external link.
Report a flood
Find out how to
report a flood.
Responding to flooding
Find out where to get help and advice before, during and after a flood.
How we're helping reduce flood risk
Find out how we are helping to
reduce the risk of flooding.
