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How can I be prepared?

Prepare for flooding by following some simple steps. Sign up for free flood warnings, make a flood plan and find out about ways to reduce the impact of flooding to your home or business.

Sign up for Floodline Warnings Direct

We can't always stop the sea and rivers from flooding, but we can tell you when it's going to happen.  Some 70 per cent of those who can sign up to Floodline Warnings Direct still have not done so. If you're one of them, sign up now.

Floodline Warnings Direct is a free service that  provides flood warnings direct to you by telephone, mobile, email, SMS text message and fax.

Sign up for Floodline Warnings Direct by calling Floodline on 0845 988 1188 or online by following the link below.

Simple advice on what to do, before, during and after a flood is also available from Floodline and Typetalk 0845 602 6340.

  • Make a flood plan

    Start preparing today before a flood happens.

  • Prepare your home or business for flooding

    If your property is flooded it can be costly, not just in terms of money and time but also inconvenience and heartache. While it’s impossible to completely flood-proof a property, there are lots of things you can do to reduce flood damage.

  • Does this affect my insurance?

    Find out how the likelihood of flood in your area affects your home insurance.

  • Flood advice guides

    Practical advice on what to do before, during and after a flood. Our three guides are available in PDF, print, CD and MP3 file.

  • Guidance for people living near reservoirs

    If you live near a reservoir, this guide is for you. Even though reservoir flooding is very rare you need to know what to do in case of an emergency.

  • Guidance for riverside property owners

    If you own land or property alongside a river or other watercourse, this guide is for you. It explains your rights and responsibilities as a riverside property owner.