Flood Emergency Checklist

⚠️ Flood Emergency Checklist ⚠️

When flooding hits, preparation saves time, damage and disruption.

Whether you’re protecting a site, property or access route, having the right basics in place makes all the difference.

Here’s a simple Flood Emergency Checklist to help you prepare before water levels rise:

✅ Before Flooding

• Identify vulnerable entry points (doors, drains, low ground)

• Make sure sand bags are stored somewhere accessible

• Choose the right weight and fill for the job

• Brief teams on deployment locations and responsibilities

✅ During Flooding

• Deploy sand bags early - don’t wait for water to arrive

• Stack correctly (staggered, brick-style) for stability

• Use heavier or gravel bags in higher-flow areas

• Keep access routes safe and clear where possible

✅ After Flooding

• Check for movement or settlement

• Replace damaged or saturated bags

• Review what worked and what didn’t

• Restock immediately - flooding often returns

At The Sand Bag Co, we supply the products you need to act fast:

🧱 10kg, 15kg and 15kg gravel sand bags

🧱 UV-protected polypropylene bags in multiple colours

🧱 Hessian options for biodegradable use

🧱 850kg bulk bags for large flood defence areas

Whether you need a few bags or thousands, we make it simple:

✔️ Buy direct online

✔️ For 1,000+ sand bags, apply for a Trade Account

✔️ Nationwide delivery, built for emergency response

Flooding doesn’t wait. Preparation shouldn’t either.

👉 Order online or apply for a Trade Account: https://thesandbagco.co.uk