Be prepared for flooding

Torrential rainstorms are becoming more common with climate change and can overwhelm drainage systems and quickly raise river and stream levels.

Check if you live in a flood risk area:

Salford’s main flood risk areas are close to Worsley Brook in Worsley, where work has been carried out to lessen the risk, and the River Irwell in Lower Broughton and Kersal, where two giant flood basins protect homes and businesses. Despite this flooding could still happen, so it is important to be prepared.

Visit www.gov.uk/check-flood-risk and enter your postcode to see both current and long-term risks near your property.

Sign up for warnings or help:

If you are in a risk area sign up for free flood warnings by phone, email or text at www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings or call the Environment Agency Floodline on 0345 9881188.

Make an evacuation plan:

If you would need help to evacuate please register with Salford City Council.

Flooding can happen quickly after the first alert. Make a plan so you can react fast if needed.

Know how to turn off your gas and electricity before the water comes in, what documents, medicines and clothes you’d take with you and which items need moving to protect them. Plan where to go and how to get family and pets to safety.

Visit www.salford.gov.uk/advice-and-support/flood-information for advice.