The National Caravan Council (NCC) has released updated advice on how to keep safe on a caravan site during a flood.
The advice, outlined in a lengthy pamphlet, highlights the importance of vigilance regarding your caravan site’s flood risk.
Come rain or shine, caravan owners should examine the likelihood of five types of flooding around their desired caravan sites before booking.
This includes flooding from the sea, rivers and reservoirs, as well as the risk of surface water collecting during heavy rain and groundwater rising from below.
According to the NCC, there are eight things that caravan owners should do in the event of inescapable flooding.
Firstly, you should prepare a flood kit of essential items and stay in a safe place with a clear means of escape.
The NCC also advises caravanners to be ready to evacuate and co-operate with the emergency services, when necessary.
Only call 999 if you are in immediate danger and turn off gas, electricity and water supplies if it is safe to do so.
Flood protection equipment should be put into place, and if there is flood damage, owners are advised to ring their insurance company as soon as possible.
The NCC also points towards Floodline Warnings Direct (FWD) as a handy flood warning service for those at risk of flooding, particularly those with a seasonal pitch.
Prospective users simply have to register a telephone or fax number to get localised flood warnings at any time of the day or night.
To find out whether you can receive free flood warnings from FWD, call 0845 988 1188 or visit ‘<' . strtolower('Array') href="http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.environment-agency.gov.uk and register for free.
