Stay afloat in a flood
You may have plenty of advance warning of a mainstream flood, while a flash flood arrives with no warning at all. While neither can be prevented, follow these tips to help reduce the damage and keep your family safe.
In a flood-prone area, it’s a good idea to stockpile sandbags and builder's plastic. A roll of plastic costing less than $100 can save your home. Think about covering the floor with rugs that can be rolled up and put up high, rather than carpet.
Tiles are least likely to be damaged and are easy to clean. Look at ceiling storage options for lighter household items.
Did you know?
- NRMA Insurance provides cover for water damage, storms and other causes of flooding in our Home Insurance policies. Find out more about flood cover.
- Overall, flooding is Australia’s most costly form of natural disaster, with losses estimated at over $400 million a year.*
- The great floods of 1990 through southern Queensland, northern NSW & south-east Victoria covered an area larger than Germany.**
* Source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
** Source: Emergency Management Australia
The information on this website is for general guidance only and should not be relied upon as professional advice on managing specific safety risks.