Flooding

The Environment Agency (EA) issues initial Flood Warnings to the Public as shown below. If you would like to receive these warnings direct please contact the EA on 0845 988 1188

"FLOOD WATCH" Flooding possible. Be aware! Be prepared! Watch out!

"FLOOD WARNING" Flooding expected. Affecting homes, businesses and main roads. Act now!

"SEVERE FLOOD WARNING" Severe flooding expected. Imminent danger to life and property. Act now!

SIRENS
If you hear your siren move as quickly as possible to your Evacuation/Reception Centre or if your exit route is unsafe, move upstairs

EVACUATION CENTRES/TRANSPORT PICK-UP POINTS
• Bacton - Village Hall
• Blakeney - Village Hall
• Cley - Village Hall
• Happisburgh - Hill House Inn
• Lessingham - Village Hall
• Morston - All Saints Church
• Salthouse - British Columbia Hall, Cross Street
• Sea Palling - Village Hall
• Walcott - The Lighthouse Inn
• Wells next the Sea - Alderman Peel School
• Weybourne - Village Hall

BROADCAST WARNINGS
Announcements will be made on Radio and Television. BBC Radio Norfolk will carry full details.
Tune in to: * FM 95.1 or 104.4 MHz * MW 855 kHz (351 metres) * MW 873 kHz (344 metres)

IN ADDITION
Police may tour your area with loud hailers to give more direct warnings.

Only call Emergency Services if it is absolutely vital

IF YOU HEAR A WARNING
• Stay Calm - tune in to BBC Radio Norfolk
• Tell your neighbours (especially if they are elderly or have special needs)
• Fasten your outer doors and fix any flood protection devices
• Switch off gas and electricity only if they are in a location that has not been flooded
• Move to your Evacuation Centre if you hear the siren. If this is not possible, move upstairs.
• Take food, clothes, blankets, candles/torches with you
• Fill bath and buckets with water in case mains supply is shut off.
• Drinking water should be stored in clean containers
• Try to move valuable objects to a place of safety or protect them by tying them into plastic bags
• Remember the pets (dirt tray or newspapers)
• If you live in a bungalow arrange to shelter with neighbours who have "upstairs" accommodation
• Take essential medicines, infant care items, personal documents/identification for each member of the family

If you are advised to evacuate then do so. Ignoring such a warning could put the safety of your family or those who come to your rescue in danger

IF YOU ARE BADLY FLOODED
• Stay where you are and wait for the Emergency Services to come to you
• Hang a large sheet out of a visible window to attract attention
• Do not use contaminated foodstuffs.
• Utensils that have been in flood water must be cleaned and boiled thoroughly before use
• Continue to listen to BBC Radio Norfolk