Natural hazards

Flooding

Staying safe before and during floods.

Never walk, play, swim or drive in floodwater. It can be deeper and faster than it looks and may be contaminated.
Follow evacuation instructions from Civil Defence and emergency services.
If you are told to leave or feel unsafe, move to higher ground. Do not wait.
Turn off electricity and gas at the mains only if it is safe to do so.
Treat food and items that touched floodwater as contaminated.