People in the South urged to prepare a flood plan

How to plan for flooding

The Environment Agency is urging residents across the South to create a flood plan as part of their Flood Action Week.

They’re also advising people to prepare a flood kit, know how to shut off electricity and plan how to quickly move valuables upstairs in the event of flooding.

What you need to prepare a flood kit 

Items you might want to include are: 

  • important documents and contact information 
  • warm, waterproof, and dry clothing and footwear 
  • a torch  
  • drinking water 
  • medicine 
  • toys for children 
  • baby care items 
  • mobile phone or device charger or spare batteries 

What to do with pets and animals

  • where they might go 
  • food 
  • carriers 
  • medicines 

 

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