If you live in an area that may get flooded, register with the Environment Agency ‘Flood Warnings Direct’ scheme on the Floodline number 0845 988 1188.

• Move pets, vehicles, valuables and other items to safety
• Alert your neighbours, particularly the elderly
• Put sandbags or flood boards in place - but make sure your property is ventilated
• Plug sinks/baths and put a sandbag in the toilet bowl to prevent backflow
• Be ready to turn off gas and electricity (get help if needed) unplug electrical items and move them upstairs if possible
• Co-operate with emergency services and local authorities - you may be evacuated to a rest centre for your own safety
• Do as much as you can in daylight. Doing anything in the dark will be a lot harder, especially if the electricity fails

Flooding in Shrewsbury

Please see the 'Flooding in Shrewsbury' leaflet attached to this page for further information.

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