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Key takeaways
- Warning service enabled
- Evacuation trigger agreed
- Documents protected
What you may need
- Official warning access
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Medicines
- Protected document copies
Step-by-step actions
- Check official flood-risk and warning services for your location.
- Plan how people, pets, medicines and documents will leave early.
- Move important items safely when time allows and avoid contact with floodwater.
- Never drive or walk through moving floodwater; follow emergency-service instructions.
During a real incident, follow current instructions from emergency services and relevant authorities even when they differ from a household plan.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Walking or driving through floodwater or ignoring official warnings.
- Buying large amounts of unfamiliar equipment before creating a simple plan.
- Relying on one phone, one person or one digital copy of important information.
- Failing to practise the plan or review it when household circumstances change.
Action checklist
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy everything at once?
No. Begin with communication, water, medicines, lighting and a realistic household plan. Add equipment only after identifying an actual gap.
How often should I review this guide?
Review the plan at least every six months and after moving home, changing medication, adding a dependant or changing an important contact.
What should I do during a real emergency?
Follow current instructions from emergency services, government alerts and relevant local authorities. This guide supports preparation and does not replace live official advice.
Sources and further guidance
Use current official information for your location and situation. These sources support the guide framework:
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