It could happen to
you…!
Your Home or Business could flood this year
Take 2 minutes to find out how to prepare yourself…
Step 1 - Get a box or a bag (waterproof is
best)
Step 2 - Make sure everyone at home knows what is in the
bag/box, where it is and why it is there…
Step 3 - What do you put in the flood
bag/box?...
What? A Torch
Why? The power may have been cut off -
Remember spare batteries, or invest in a cheap wind up torch
What? A Radio
Why? The power may have been cut off.
Remember spare batteries, or invest in a wind up radio
We would expect you to
"Go In, Stay In, Tune In"
Any information about what the Emergency Services or Local
Authority are doing to help you will be broadcast regularly on
local radio.
BBC Essex – will help us get information to you in times of
emergency – 95.3 & 103.5 FM
What? Copy of Personal/Insurance documents
Why? Flood water is dirty and will ruin
anything which gets wet (including photos) – it would be a shame to
lose anything of sentimental value.
It is better to photocopy any personal documents or insurance
details you have and put these in the bag/box. Keep the bag/box in
a safe place
You will need these documents for an insurance claim, and to
assist you after the flood event if everything else is lost.
What? Spare medication
What? Basic First Aid Kit and
Anti-bacterial Wipes
Why? Just in case …it is
always a good idea to have a small first aid kit to hand.
Don’t forget Flood Water is dirty and full of bacteria.
Get some anti-bacterial wipes – a small packet from the supermarket
will do.