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Find out about help and support for households and businesses affected by severe flooding.

Flood risk management

Flood risk management plans set out actions to reduce the impact of flooding.

Prepare for flooding

Flooding can happen suddenly and with little warning. Be prepared with a plan to protect your home, belongings and family.

What to do in a flood

There is some general advice to follow in the event of a flood that will help you keep safe.

Flood pod and sandbags

The flood pod is a container of absorbent sandbags and floodgates. It can be moved quickly to where it is needed most in the region by the fire and rescue service.

Whitesands project

A scheme to provide flood protection and public realm improvements for the Whitesands area of Dumfries.

Newton Stewart Flood Protection Scheme

A flood protection scheme is being developed to protect properties at risk from flooding from the River Cree in Newton Stewart.

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