Being prepared for flooding can help to keep you safe. Follow this checklist and make sure you have access to all the important information and resources you will need.

• Insurance  - Make sure you have the correct insurance cover.  Please check your building and contents or business policy with your insurance company.
• Energy & Water - Find out how to turn off your gas, electricity and water supplies.
• Phone Numbers - Keep a list of useful telephone numbers (including your GP details, insurance claim line & policy number)
• Emergency Kit - Put together an emergency flood kit.
• Others - Think about the needs of children, babies, elderly, the disabled at home and your pets. Don’t forget to check on your neighbours.
• Evidence - Take detailed photos of your property and contents NOW before any flood occurs.
• Action Plan - Make an action plan to use in the event of a flood.
• Prioritise - Identify and list urgent actions in priority of value. Make sure important things are done first.