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Flood advice guides

Practical advice on what to do before, during and after a flood. Our three guides are available in PDF, print, CD and MP3 file.

New audio flood advice guides available on a CD or to download as an MP3 file

The following guides contain lots of information and practical advice on what to do before, during and after flooding.  We want you to be prepared for flooding, know how to protect yourselves and your property, and stay safe in a flood.

Our three guides are available in PDF, print, and are now also available as separate MP3 or CD recordings.  All the guides are available in English and Welsh.

You can download the PDF and MP3 files free of charge directly from our web site by selecting from the links below. 

Alternatively, the CD and print  versions can be requested, again free of charge, by calling Floodline on 0845 988 1188 or our Customer Contact Centre on 08708 506 506 (Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm) or from our ePublications catalogue.

Preparing for a flood

Practical advice on what to do to protect you and your property.

During a flood

Practical advice on what to do to stay safe in a flood.

After a flood

Practical advice on recovering from a flood.