How can I be prepared?

Prepare for flooding by following some simple steps to reduce the impact of flooding on your home or business.

The latest weather forecast can be found on the Met Office website:

For the latest travel information visit the Highways Agency website:

Sign up for Floodline Warnings Direct

This is a free service that provides automated flood warnings by telephone, mobile, email, SMS text message or fax, whichever you prefer.

You can also sign up for Floodline Warnings Direct by calling Floodline on 0845 988 1188 or Typetalk 0845 602 6340.

Personal flood stories

Watch and listen to people tell their stories about they coped with flooding and how they have prepared for next time.
Prepare a flood kit

Have you got your flood kit ready? Play our online game to see if you can collect the hidden flood kit items.
Help us to raise awareness of flooding in your area

Download and use our posters to encourage people in your community or area to prepare for flooding.
Make a flood plan

Act now by planning what you would do in a flood.
Prepare your property for flooding

It’s impossible to completely flood-proof a property but there are lots of things you can do to reduce flood damage.
Guidance for riverside property owners

If you own land or property alongside a river or other watercourse including a culvert, this guide is for you. It explains your rights and responsibilities as a riverside property owner.
Guidance for people living near reservoirs

If you live near a reservoir, this guide is for you. Even though reservoir flooding is very unlikely to happen you might need to know what to do in case of an emergency.

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