Calderdale Council is reminding residents that there are some practical steps you can take to check if you are at risk from flooding and then to prepare for flooding, if you are at risk. Click on the links below for more information, or watch the video.
Check your flood risk: Understanding your risk can make all the difference in how you prepare and respond.
Sign up to flood alerts: The Environment Agency’s Flood Warning Service gives you critical time to act if river flooding is likely.
Create a flood plan: Preparing a flood plan is the best way to protect yourself from the sudden risk and impacts of flooding.
Prepare a flood pack: Put together a kit of essential items you’ll need to have on hand when it floods.
Protect your property: There are some simple measures that you can take – and products you can buy – that can protect your property and limit damage during a flood.
The Eye On Calderdale website provides other practical steps for flood preparedness, including how to protect your property.