Guidance

Sandbags: how to use them to prepare for a flood

How you can get sandbags and how to use them to protect your property.

From:
Environment Agency
Published
1 March 2009

This publication was withdrawn on

The Environment Agency does not have a duty to supply or install sandbags. It’s recommended that you install Property Flood Resilience products in advance of flooding.

Further information can be found in the Ciria publication

Applies to England

Documents

Sandbags: how to use them properly for flood protection

Ref: LIT 3833

PDF, 941 KB, 10 pages

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Details

This document explains:

  • when sandbags are useful and when they work
  • how to get sandbags
  • health and safety considerations when using sandbags
  • how to use them to protect your property

Updates to this page

Published 1 March 2009

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