Flooding information and advice

Tips and information on what to do during a flood:

• Avoid walking or driving through flood water
• Take care while driving, flood water can cause bow waves and could flood properties
• Do not remove or ignore road closure signs
• Move any essential items upstairs 
• Turn off gas, water and electric at the first sign of water entering your property
• Move your family, pets and valuables upstairs or to higher ground if threatened by floods
• Fill jugs and saucepans with clean water
• Do not on any account touch sources of electricity when standing in flood water

You can find more information in the Be Flood Ready guidance for residents as well as Resident and Parish Council Flood Grab Bags.