During and after a flood

What we do after a flood

After a flood we will:

• help restore the flooded area to normality
• provide support to those affected by flooding
• consider how we can reduce the risk of future flooding
• work with government departments and partner agencies, to secure funding and grants for those effected
   

What you can do after a flood 

The GOV.UK website has guidance on how to keep you and your family safe while cleaning up your home after flooding.

 Flooding and health: advice for the public.

Disposal of sandbags

Sandbags tend to retain contaminants such as sewage and oils when they come into contact with floodwater. Ensure you wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly when handling.

There are a number of ways you can dispose of used sandbags:

• At your local reuse and recycling site
• Empty the sand from the bag and keep the sand (for garden or other uses) and place the bags in your normal waste bin
• Empty the sand from the bag, take the sand to your local reuse and recycling centre and place the bags in your normal waste

If sandbags did come into contact with flood water you should inform the staff of this when you take them to your local reuse and recycling centre.

Do not

• Dump rubbish into ditches as this may end up blocking trash screens.
• Sweep rubbish and leaves into gullies or drains as this blocks them.