Sign up to flood warning alerts on the Gov.UK and regularly check the weather and river level forecasts

Have a general emergency kit ready as well as extra preparations to keep valuable documents safe from flooding ie, insurance documents, passports etc.

Use a flood evacuation checklist

Know your community

Check the FloodRe website to help get cheaper household insurance if your home is flooded

Check Flood Mary's webpages to find affordable ways to flood proof your home

Switch off gas, electricity and water supplies if possible

What to do after a flood event, look at Leicestershire County Council's webpages for guidance

Evacuate as safely and quickly as possible and stay out of the water if you are able to do so

Look out for vulnerable members living within your community and be aware if they might need assistance during a flood

Think about how your will care for your pets if a flood suddenly happens - see Blue Cross guidance

 Report the flood to the relevant authorities listed on Leicestershire County Council's website when you and your loved ones are safe

Utilise the support that the following services have in place before, during and after a flood incident

Gov.uk - Flooding

Nottingham County Council - During a flood

Flood Mary - how to reduce the impact of a flood on the cheap

Red Cross - Floods in the UK

Be Flood Ready