You may be told to leave your home by local authorities or decide to leave due to a flood.

If you do evacuate, tell police or emergency service workers and your neighbours.

You should leave early rather than wait for water to rise eg - leave before the water is near your door step. 

Before you leave you should:  

• empty freezers and refrigerators and leave their doors open - or they may float and cause damage
• collect and secure your personal valuables including important papers, money and photos
• turn off the power, gas, and water 
• pack your emergency kit
• place a sandbag over low drains and in the toilet to prevent back-flow of sewage into your home
• contact your insurance company, if you have one
• secure the property.