Flooding Procedure
To prevent the nursery from flooding all staff should ensure the risk assessment is carried out every
morning before the nursery is opened. This list will entail all outdoor areas where there will be risks
of floods such as the drains and anywhere inside such as toilets and sinks.
If a flood warning has been made then all toilets and sinks need to be blocked/covered with
sand bags.
The surrounding area where the flood water is due to rise should be cordoned off by sand
bags, these areas are likely to be by the outdoor playing area and the drains.
Keep all doors and windows closed to prevent the water from entering the building. If there
is risk of flood in the area, Andy will need to be called so he can fit non-return valves to drains and
water inlet and outlet pipes. This will prevent wastewater from flowing back into the property
through sewerage pipes for ground floor toilets and sinks.
To prepare yourselves for a flood, each room should create a ‘flood bag’ containing;
 Gloves
 A torch
 Blankets
 Waterproof clothing
 Wellington boots
 A mobile phone with internet connection for updates
 First aid kit
 Contact numbers for parents
 Snacks/water for staff and children
What to do if there is a flood
 If any water is found in the building or the surrounding area that could cause a flood the
Manager and Director are to be informed immediately.
 The electrics need to be turned off at the mains; go to the cupboard in Boppers by the fire
exit and you will find 2 metal boxes in front of you , each box has a large metal handle
pointing upwards, you need to pull the handle firmly so the handle is pointing downwards (6
o’clock) and the red panel will say ‘off’.
 Switch off the gas at the mains.
 Place plugs in all plug holes.
 In the event of a flood the Children are to be evacuated to the preschool room upstairs and
all rooms are to take their flood bags with them.
 Collect any salvageable equipment and medical supplies, considering those children who
have epipens.
 All Parents of the evacuated children are to be called and asked to collect their children as
soon as possible.
 The emergency services are to be called and request the fire rescue department (call 999).
 If you have touched flood water you should wash your hands immediately.
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Ensure all children who may have touched the flood water have washed their hands.
Useful Numbers
Emergency services 999
NHS direct 111
Environment agency Floodline 0345 988 1188
Enfield borough council 01784 451499 – 730am- 6pm Monday-Thursday and 5pm Friday
Enfield Borough council out of hours emergency – 01932 425060