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Preparing a flood emergency kit

Published October 28, 2020

Clear thinking can be difficult in a crisis situation. Therefore, we’ve prepared a basic list of some items that you might like to have on hand before and during a flood.

A basic emergency flood kit should include the following items:

  • Emergency checklist and list of important phone numbers
  • Toolbox – with a variety of different items such as screwdrivers, spanners and allen keys
  • Items to safeguard your property i.e. pallets to raise furniture, sandbags to prevent ingress of water etc.
  • Small amount of cash
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Wind up mobile phone charger
  • Wind up radio
  • Fully charged laptop computer
  • Torch with batteries/ wind up torch
  • Wellington boots / waterproof clothing
  • Rubber gloves
  • Non perishable food / drinking water
  • First aid kit

If you have any questions regarding a potential or ongoing flood insurance claim, please contact Morgan Clark today. 

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