Sandbag Guide

Sandbag Guide

Published: 30/11/2017

Sandbags will not stop the water completely but can reduce the amount of water entering your home. During low level flooding, sandbags placed in the right locations around your home can reduce the impact of flooding.

Find sandbag collection points
Learn what to do during floods
Click here to watch the video below to learn how to sandbag your home to help reduce the impact of floods. It explains the different types; when to use them; and how to fill them, lay them safely and dispose of them afterwards.
Review the VICSES sandbag quick reference guide.

You can refer to your local VICSES flood guide for more information about your flood risk.

Click here to view the VICSES local flood guides.

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