After a storm: a ten-minute household debrief
A short conversation after disruption can improve the next response without turning preparedness into a large project.
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Search all guidesHow to check flood risk before buying emergency equipment
A flood map is a starting point for decisions, not a promise about what will happen at your front door.
Flood alert, flood warning and severe flood warning: what changes
Flood messages are intended to prompt action, but warning arrangements vary across the UK.
Writing a one-page household flood plan
A flood plan should fit the people who need to use it.
Why homes away from rivers still need a flood check
Being far from a river does not rule out flooding.
Flood planning for a bungalow or ground-floor home
A home without an upstairs needs an earlier conversation about a safe destination and assistance.
A flood grab bag is different from a clean-up kit
Supplies for leaving safely have a different job from equipment used during recovery.
Choosing flood barriers: questions to ask before buying
A flood barrier must suit the building and the people who will install it.
Reporting blocked drains before heavy rain
A useful drain report gives the responsible organisation a clear location and observable problem.
Flood evacuation planning with mobility or care needs
Evacuation plans need to reflect the actual assistance, equipment and time a person requires.
Helping pets leave safely during a flood warning
A pet evacuation plan should work before rising water separates you from a carrier, lead or vehicle.
Protecting family photographs and keepsakes from flooding
Sentimental objects are difficult to replace, but moving them during rising water is not worth an injury.
Moving a parked car before flooding: decide early
A car may be replaceable; the person moving it is not.
Why you should never test a flooded road
A familiar road can hide unfamiliar hazards beneath floodwater.
Flooding and utility switches: know the limits of a household plan
Knowing where utility controls are can be useful before an incident.
Returning home after a flood: what to confirm first
Returning too soon can expose you to structural, electrical and contamination hazards.
Food after a flood: avoid turning recovery into illness
Flooding can affect food directly, damage packaging and interrupt refrigeration.
Understanding water-company notices after flooding
A water notice can change what is safe for drinking, food preparation or other uses.