Personal flood plan

Or use this checklist to write your own:

Know who to contact and how:

• agree where you will go and how to contact each other
• check with your local authority if pets are allowed at evacuation centres
• keep a list with all your important contacts to hand

Keep personal items, like photo albums and treasured mementos in a safe place:

• don't wait for a flood to move them because it might be too late and dangerous

Think about what you would need to move to safety during a flood:

• your pets
• cars
• furniture
• electrical equipment

Think about who you could ask for help, or could you offer help to vulnerable friends, family or neighbours.