The UK’s Met Office has issued weather warnings for heavy rainfall and strong winds for much of the country. In light of this, we would encourage you to assess any possible flood risks now and devise plans for action to ensure you are prepared in the event of a flood emergency.

Preparing for Floods

Please click here to access the Allianz flood risk management guide for businesses which contains immediate and effective actions that can be taken to minimise the impact of flooding.

Other good sources for flood planning information, whether it be for commercial or domestic properties, are the Environment Agency (EA) or the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) websites.

Flood Forecasting, Warnings and Alerts

Both EA and SEPA work with local authorities to provide advice and information to the public before and during flood emergencies and can be contacted 24 hours a day via a dedicated floodline number: 0845 988 1188.

For coastal and riverside areas with a high risk of flooding, these agencies will also be able to tell you whether more localised flood warning information is available via dedicated telephone numbers.

Automatic Weather Alerts

To be kept further informed of both potential severe weather and possible flooding, you may wish to sign up for automatic alerts available from:
• Met Office severe weather warning email service
• EA's and SEPA's floodline warnings direct service

We hope you find this information helpful. Be prepared and stay safe.

If you would like any further information or advice, please contact our offices on 01384 375555.

April 28, 2012
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