Risk of Flooding
Keep an
emergency grab bag with items such as a radio with spare
batteries or a wind up radio. A battery torch with spare
batteries or a wind up torch. First aid kit and medication,
bottled water and emergency food enough for three days. Copies
of important family documents in a waterproof bag, such as
passports, birth and insurance certificates- Protect doorways and low level air vents with sandbags or
rubbish bags filled with earth
- Turn off gas and electricity
- Move as much as you can, including food, upstairs
- If you are trapped by flooding, remain near a window to attract
attention
- Call Floodline on 0845 988 1188 for warnings and
information
- Check on your neighbours, particularly those who are elderly or
infirm
Please visit the Environment Agency
website for up-to-date information.
In the event of flooding, there may be risks of ill health due to
water-borne infection.
The
Health Protection Agency have issued advice on what measures
should be taken to reduce these risks.
The Environment Agency have produced 3 guides giving practical
advice on preparing before a flood, also what to do during and
after a flood.
Cheshire East Flood Mitigation Policy
