• Prior to re-occupation of the workplace premises that have been flooded ensure they are jointly inspected. A risk assessment must be undertaken to ensure the safety of all employees in the workplace. 
• The premises will need to be dried out and thoroughly cleaned up. Flood waters damage materials, leave mud, silt, contamination from sewage, other unknown contaminants and promote the growth of mildew. The walls, floors, shelves, contents and any other flooded parts of the building should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected and made safe in all respects to reduce these hazards and the damage they cause.
• If the premises have been flooded or water damage, the electrical and gas installations should be checked by a competent person prior to reconnection;
• Any electrical plant, machinery equipment which has been affected should not be used unless checked and verified safe by a competent person;
• If the heating system for the premises is affected it should be checked by a competent person before being brought back into use;
• If portable temporary heaters, space heaters etc are to be used to heat and dry out the premises, ensure that they are positioned in well ventilated areas away from combustible materials and positioned as to not endanger staff;
• The premises fire safety systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers or emergency lighting systems etc should be checked and tested by a competent engineer prior to the occupation of the premises;
• Any hazardous materials or substances on the premises which have been affected by water, should be quarantined and specialist advice obtained prior to disposal;
• Ensure that premises security has not been compromised; 
• Damaged goods and equipment etc should be removed and stored away from any building in a secure place or in a secured skip;
• Check all fire exits and escape routes to ensure that they can be used prior to occupation;
• If the premises have structural damage which may be a danger as a result of flooding or storm damage, the Local Authority should be contacted prior to occupation.
• If you have any fire safety concerns, contact the local Fire Safety Department.
• If you have any unresolved health and safety concerns, contact the local authority Environmental Health Department or HSE depending on the appropriate enforcing authority.

Before and during Floods - in the home members should:-

• Members should be made aware that there are 1.3 million properties at risk of flooding in England and Wales . One of them could be theirs!
• Do what you can now to prepare for a flood. Don't wait for the flood to happen. Floods can occur very quickly. If you aren't prepared now, you may not have time to get ready once the flooding starts. The better prepared you are, the better you'll cope with the effects of flooding.
• Don't underestimate the damage a flood can do - Check you have adequate flood cover on your home insurance. A recent Association of British Insurers (ABI) survey found that more than a quarter of British people did not have sufficient home insurance cover to mitigate against losses caused by flooding!
• Don't assume everyone knows what to do. Make a family flood plan and practice it. Do any neighbours need any help during a flood? - get organised.
• Listen to local Radio and TV for announcements. Check with Floodline on 0845 988 1188 whether there are specific flood warning arrangements for your area. Keep watching and listening. Stay alert; events can change very quickly during a flood. Keep an eye on the weather and listen out for warnings on the radio and TV.
• Keep a list of useful phone numbers somewhere you'll remember, e.g. your local council, the emergency services, your insurance company and the Environment Agency's Floodline number  0845 988 1188.
• Make a flood kit. Keep a torch, batteries, radio, and necessary medication, emergency numbers, rubber gloves and your insurance policy in a safe place, upstairs if possible.
• Move pets, vehicles, valuables and other items to safety. Move upstairs onto higher ground.
• Know how and where to turn off your gas and electricity supplies. If you're not sure, check with the Gas and Electricity companies. Mark the tap or switch with a sticker to help you remember.
• Get some sandbags (to block doors and airbricks but remember to ensure that there is adequate ventilation). Put sandbags or flood boards in place - but make sure your property is ventilated. Plug sinks/baths and put a sandbag in the toilet bowl to prevent backflow. Check in Yellow Pages under Builders Merchants for local suppliers or ask your local authority for advice. You can also make them yourself using old pillow cases or carrier bags and fill them with sand or earth.
• Do as much as you can in daylight. Doing anything in the dark will be a lot harder, especially if the electricity fails.
• If the flooding is serious the emergency services and your local authority may decide to evacuate you. Do exactly what they tell you. Remember to take supplies such as medication with you; you may be way from your home for a while.
• Don't drive through floodwater, your car may be swept away. Don't walk in floodwater, it can easily knock you off your feet. The water could have open manholes, road works or objects and you won't be able to see them.
• Don't walk on sea defences, riverbanks or cross river bridges if possible - they may collapse in extreme situations or you may be swept off by large waves. Beware of stones and pebbles being thrown up by waves.
• Members should check on elderly relatives and neighbours to see if they are ok.

After the Floods - in the Home members should be advised:-