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Useful equipment

Large supply of domestic detergents/disinfectants to use for disinfecting contaminated areas
Rubber boots, gloves, protective clothing and waterproof plasters to protect yourself from infection by contaminated water
Bottled water in case the water supply becomes effected, and a kettle for boiling tap water before use (a camping stove may be useful if the power supply is not secure)
A torch (battery powered or wind-up) in case the power supply is affected
Your insurance policy and a list of useful phone numbers (see also Who to contact) kept in a sealed plastic bag for safety
Heavy duty refuse bags for the disposal of contaminated materials from the building
A mobile phone, in case the floods have affected domestic phone lines
A Yellow Pages or similar phone book
A camera and film to record the flood damage
Heaters and fans to aid the drying process
Brooms, scrubbing brushes, mops and buckets
A basic tool kit, including a hammer, nails, screwdrivers and spanners
Emergency food supplies

Also check the Environment Agency's Floodline web site.

20 November 2002