FLOODING RESPONSE PLAN - Fylde Borough Council

Emergency Plan February 2007Annex G(Text of a leaflet which may be produced for or emailed to Households likely to beaffected by flooding, the media, duty officer)Preparing for a Flood – Advice to HouseholdersFlooding is becoming more frequent - You can't prevent it BUT you can prepare for itFloods occur during prolonged rainfall and after flash storms. No matter how small the risk, ifyou suspect that your property is liable to flooding there are simple self-help steps you cantake to prepare for the worst.Floods occur rapidly, if you have not prepared you will be caught out. You may hear warningson the radio or television during or following the weather forecast. Do you know what theymean? There are four warning messages, which are:Flooding is possible, and the situation could worsen• Stay tuned to local radio or TV• Check CEEFAX Page 400 or TELETEXT Page 150• Ring Floodline on 0845 988 1188Flooding is now expected, so put your flood plan into action• Move pets, vehicles, food, valuables and other items to safety• Put sandbags or floodboards in placeSevere flooding is now expected• Be prepared to lose power, gas, electricity, water, telephone• Try to keep calm, and to reassure others, especially childrenAn all clear will be issued when flood watches or warnings are no longer in forceAppendix 527Rev.0