What to do if there is a flood
To stop flood water from entering your home, fit flood protection products like airbrick covers, sandbags and toilet bungs.
To stop flood water from entering your home, fit flood protection products like airbrick covers, sandbags and toilet bungs.
If you experience flooding:
In some cases you may be evacuated to a rest centre. If you think you may need to be evacuated during a flood, remember to pack spare clothing.
The Emergency Services may instruct you to leave your home and go to a rest centre or temporary accommodation. Remember to take with you any medication, toiletries and sanitary supplies. If you have time, turn off electricity, gas and water supplies, unplug appliances and lock all doors and windows.
If you have pets, don't forget about them, read the Derbyshire Prepared Pet Plan which is available at Derbyshire Prepared website which gives details of how you can make plans for them.
If you are evacuated to a rest centre the information in the Derbyshire Prepared Rest Centre Leaflet, which is available at Derbyshire Prepared website will explain what will happen.