Floods

If you may drive in flood-prone areas, prepare your vehicle now:

• Keep your vehicle in good working order, including all lights (headlights, indicators, hazard lights, brake lights)

• Replace worn windshield wiper blades

• Check your tyres for tread depth and tyre pressure

• Ensure you have plenty of fuel in the tank – flood conditions may require you to change routes or travel further than expected

• Keep a first aid kit within the vehicle at all times

• Keep a go-bag ready, at home or in your car with clothes and any other supplies you might need

If your area is at risk, evacuate early to leave potential flood areas:

• Stay with family or friends out of the flood zone

• Evacuation centres may be set up if an emergency warning is issued

• Choose the safest route to travel where roads along the route are open

• Roads may be congested or closed, so ensure you allow enough time to travel safely