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Flooding advice

17th of September, 2025

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Extreme weather has become an issue in many countries and with winter around the corner, flooding may soon be an issue locally.

According to the Environment Agency, over two million people in England live and work in properties at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, whilst more face flood threats from groundwater, surface water, sewers, and reservoirs.

In extreme conditions, you won't be able to stop flood water, and you should always put personal safety above attempts to protect property and possessions.

Despite this, there are steps that you can take to keep water out, to buy yourself time to preserve property and possessions, and limit the damage that flood water does.

Gocompare have invited us to share this valuable guide detailing how to to prepare for a flood and protect your property.