Flooding Advice

If your home, place of work or school is damaged by inclement weather and this weather causes flooding or surface water, you'll find some useful information in this section.

Our Emergency Contact Numbers are as follows :
051-849563, during office hours. 051-875555 outside office hours.
Flooding
  • If your area is susceptible to flooding, you should elevate any electric panels, heaters, furnaces etc. that may be in a basement or similar.
  • In extreme cases, if water gets into your property, you should secure your home as best as possible. If you have the time, move valuables and essentials to an elevated place or upper floor.
  • You should also turn off all the utilities like power supply, water supply, gas supply etc. at its main source. Also disconnect all electrical appliances, if possible.
  • Keep informed. Watch the weather forecast and check Met Éireann to make sure you're up-to-date on any threats.
  • Visit the site www.floodmaps.ie for further flooding information.
During a Flood
  • During a flood, if you have to move through water, always walk through standing water and not water that is flowing.
  • Do not turn on or start using utilities like power supply, water supply, gas supply etc. immediately after a flood. Start using them only after it is declared safe to use them or an electrician has checked them.
  • If you are living in a flood prone area, it is advisable to have flood insurance for your family and property.
  • Tenants should contact their landlord immediately when they discover a leak.
  • If you live in a Waterford City Council property, please contact the Housing Section immediately on 051-849748/849834.
Emergency Contacts
During office hours, please call the Water Dept. on 051-849563
or 051-875555 Out of Hours only.

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