Flooding Advice:
Some basic tips from an insurance perspective which may assist you, especially with the forecast for this evening.
BEFORE A FLOOD
Prepare the essentials
1. Bucket
2. Sand Bags
3. Spade
4. Wellies
Keep an eye on the following twitter accounts:
@Metoffice
@Envagency
Facebook Liz McInnes MP has been very good on providing updates for Heywood and Middleton areas.
In case you need to evacuate:
Agree where you will go and how to contact friends and family
DURING A FLOOD
1. Turn off the gas, electricity and water supply if it is safe to do so
2. DO NOT touch sources of electricity when standing in flood water
3. Beware of sewage
4. Wear protective clothing and drink bottled water only
5. Listen for flood advice updates in your area @bbcweather
6. Evacuate your home if neccessary
AFTER A FLOOD
1. Call your insurance company
2. Take photographs and make an inventory list
3. Don't throw away any items until your insurer says its OK to do so
4. You can arrange for emergency repairs to your property to prevent further damage
