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Flooding can also happen when there is heavy snow during colder months of the year. Burst pipes, damaged guttering and roofing can sometimes cause flooding inside a property too. If you have been notified of a flood warning, this is how you can prepare as well as advice to follow when your house begins to flood.
⚠️ Heavy rain from #StormÉowyn means there is an increased risk of surface water flooding tonight. This type of flooding can happen very quickly, so its important you stay prepared. Sign up to flood warnings: https://t.
co/P5d6Axp8Vq pic.twitter.com/jYjxvhhbtY How to prepare for potential flooding in your home The UK government website suggests the following guidance if your area has a flood warning (when flooding is expected) or severe flood warning (when there’s a danger to life): (function (d, s, n) { var js, fjs = d.
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Flood Guidance says the most important thing to do is to make sure that you and your family remain safe. “Either move to [the] upper parts of your home and call for assistance, or leave the property by a safe, dry route. “If anyone remains in the flooded property and the mains electricity supply was not turned off before the flood, do not touch any electrical appliances until you are told it is safe to do so and stay out of floodwater.
” You should call 999 if there is any threat to life. Has your house flooded in the past due to bad weather? (Image: Getty) Once everyone is safe, Flood Guidance recommends following these steps during a flood at home: "Although you cannot yet identify the damage caused, you can establish whether they will provide alternative accommodation and emergency funds and the next steps in your claim." If you need alternative accommodation, you could consider: Recommended reading: This will ensure that your family or close friends know where you are and that you are safe so they don’t worry.
Do not return to your home until you are told it is safe to do so..
