Flooding Information Frequently Asked Questions
How do I to stay safe in a flood?
Some tips to staying safe when flood waters hit:
- Move your family upstairs or to higher ground. If the flooding is severe the authories may move you to emergency centres
- Don't try to walk or drive through floodwater - six inches of fast flowing water can knock you over and two feet of water will float your car
- Never try to swim through fast flowing water - you may get swept away or be struck by an object in the water
- Avoid where possible contact with flood water - it may be contaminated with sewage
- Switch off water, gas and electricty supplies at the first sign of flooding to your property
- Am I at risk from flooding?
- How do we obtain sandbags?
- How do I to stay safe in a flood?
- I am thinking of buying a house in the Borough but Insurers are vague as to whether I can get Flood cover. Is there any information available detailing the risk of flooding in the area?
- I have been flooded, can you help?
- What do I do when I hear a flood warning?
- Who is responsible for collecting sandbags once flooding recedes?
- What is the difference between Flood Watch and Flood Warning?
Contact Information:
By telephone: please see our Flooding Information web page for contact details.
By email: streetcare@rbwm.gov.uk
By post: Streetcare Services, RBWM, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 1RF
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