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Flood Plan

What happens during a flood to an uprotected property?

In the event of a flood and if your property is not protected the following may happen:

• Water and other contaminants such as sewerage, oil and general debris will enter your home through doorways, windows and other apertures.
• Waste water outlets may channel the flood waters into the house.
• Flood water can enter through walls especially in a prolonged flood.
• The sewerage system i.e. a septic tank or mains system can back up and the added pressure from the flood water may result in the entire system backing up and overflowing within the property.
• Flood water may enter through airbricks or other forms of ventilation.
• Flood water may enter through the floors or into basements or cellars especially if the ground is made of permeable material.