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Prepare Your Family for a Flood

Find out if you live or work in or near a flood-prone area.

Your local council can help you.

There should be a copy of your local Flood Plan or Disaster Management Plan available at your local Council.

Remember, you can still be affected by floods even if your property is not inundated by floodwater.

You may become isolated or access to areas may be cut.

If you live or work in or near a flood-prone area:

•  Check with your local Council or Council website to find out if there is a local Disaster Management Plan for your area. This plan will contain specific flood information relevant to your area
•  Know the height at which your home, business and/or property may be affected by floodwater. Find out how deep the water could get in and around your property
•  Find out the safest route to travel in the event that you may need to evacuate and identify the height at which your evacuation route may be cut
•  Find out where any evacuation centres will be set up in your area if there is a flood. If you prefer, check with friends and relatives who live close by to organise a place to go if evacuated
•  Keep local emergency numbers handy (For example, near your phone or on your fridge)
•  Put together an Emergency Kit for your home and business