Bromsgrove | Redditch | Wyre Forest

North Worcestershire emergency Planning

Protect your home this winter

Flooding

Recent winter's heavy rain has caused flooding in several areas. Begin by checking if your home is at risk from flooding and decide whether you need to take action to protect your home from flood water. If your property is at risk, preparing a flood plan will make things easier to manage if you do suffer a flood.

Cold weather

During cold spells, the biggest risk to your property is probably from frozen pipes. Ultimately, that presents a different sort of flood risk. Protect pipes from freezing by insulating them Don't forget though, that snow can cause problems too, blocking air vents, blowing into roof spaces and adding extra weight to roofs and other structures.

High winds

When high winds are forecast, remember that some everyday items in the garden can become 'missiles'. Before it gets windy it's also worth checking for loose tiles, slates and flashing and consider removing dead branches from old trees.

Insurance

Sometimes no amount of planning and preparation can prevent the weather damaging your property. When that happens buildings insurance offers peace of mind. There's useful information about dealing with insurance following weather-related issues.

Carbon-monoxide

Don't forget it's not just the weather itself that can cause problems at your property. Some of the heating appliances we use to keep the cold at bay can cause carbon monoxide poisoning if fitted or used incorrectly. It's easily avoided by being informed and following a few simple guidelines Gas Safe register to find out more.