To help avoid accidents and prevent damage caused by flooding, here are some handy tips:
- Make sure washing machines or dishwashers are plumbed in properly
- Make sure your bath doesn’t overflow – this is a common cause of flooding which can damage your home and your neighbours homes and belongings
- Be careful with hot water – check the heat of the water before getting into a bath or shower
- Take extra care when stepping out of a bath or shower onto a wet floor
If you are going away during the winter months, avoid burst pipes or water leaks by remembering to:
- Turn off the main stopcock
- Turn off any immersion heater
- Turn down your central heating controls and leave your heating on low for a few hours a day to avoid pipes freezing
- Ask a friend or family member to check on your home regularly