Sandbag policy
We do not have a legal duty to issue sandbags but we have a duty of care to some groups of people. For example, vulnerable people living in a council care home.
Sandbag stock levels
We ensure access to an adequate stock of sandbags to help residents in line with our policy and priorities.
Sandbag response priorities
Subject to available resources, we will respond according to the following priorities:
- Protection of members of society at risk of injury or loss of life.
- Protection of council property.
- Protection of private property.
Sandbags will only be supplied when the threat of a flood exists. They are not provided for future protection of vulnerable properties.
Sandbags are available from builder’s merchants. If you are aware that your home is at a high risk of flooding, you may want to buy sandbags in advance.