You can prepare your home against the risk of flooding by taking a few, practical steps:
- check your home and buildings insurance covers flooding
- find out if damaged belongings will be replaced with new ones
- if you rent, contact your landlord to find out about the insurance cover for your flat or house
- make sure you know how to turn off your gas, water or electricity – if you are not sure, ask your supplier for advice
- keep a kit of essential items like copies of your insurance documents, a battery powered torch and radio and a first aid kit
- buy special protection flood products like floodboards and airbrick covers to help reduce flood damage
- check your flood protection products have a British Standards Institution (BSI) Kitemark – this means they have been tested to a recognised standard
If you are interested in this subject please don’t hesitate to go to:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/WhereYouLive/FloodingInYourArea/DG_10014599
