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Prepare for flooding emergencies
Last updated: 19 April 2024
With the recent extreme weather, we need to start thinking about what we can do in case of a future flooding emergency.
Why flooding happens
Learn about what causes flooding in Auckland.
Read the full transcript of the video.
Prepare your property and household before a flood happens
There are things you can do to prepare your home before extreme weather strikes.
You can:
- clear your own drains and catchpits, if safe to do so
- make an emergency plan for you and your household, including pets and livestock
- move your car to higher ground, if possible
- move valuables to upper levels or shelves in your home.
If you live in an area at risk of flooding, you can also work to
Reduce flooding risks on your property.
See
Maintaining our local streams on how you can look after streams next to your property and reduce damage during flooding.
You should know
Visit
Storm recovery documents to read guides on preparing your property for flooding in te reo Māori, Korean, Hindi, plus simplified and traditional Chinese.
Preparing your property for flooding
Our 'Preparing your property for flooding' brochure features information on:
- reasons for flood risk
- ways to reduce flood damage when a storm is expected
- property-related stormwater issues and improvements
- long-term improvements to reduce the impact of future floods.
Protect yourself during a flood
If there is an immediate risk to life or property, call
111. This covers flooding on both private property or public land.
Before anything happens, make sure you know How to report flooding.
If a road is blocked, contact Auckland Transport on
09 355 3553.
Watch our videos on
What to do in a flooding emergency.
Recover after a flood
Stay safe
If you're getting involved with cleaning up storm or flood damage in your community, make sure you keep yourself safe while you're working.
- Stay away from flood waters as they are likely to be contaminated, including flooded streams.
- Wear gloves and boots and do not take unnecessary risks.
- Do not try to clear landslips yourself.
- Ask for help or
contact us for big jobs.
Ask for help
Find out how to
recover after a flood.
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