Flooding advice: What to do in an emergency

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued the following flood advice if there is an emergency:

• You and your family's safety is most important, so move them and your pets upstairs.
• Don't barricade yourself in a room make sure you still have a means of escape.
• Turn off your electricity and gas supply, if it is safe to do so, but do not touch sources of electricity when standing in flood water.
• Move your valuable items upstairs or to a high point in your property.
• Disconnect any equipment that uses water, like, washing machines and dishwashers.
• To stop flood water from entering your home, fit flood protection products like airbrick covers, sandbags and toilet bungs.
• In some cases you may be evacuated to a rest centre. If you think you may need to be evacuated during a flood, remember to pack spare clothing.