With the colder weather setting in, now is the perfect time to make sure you are prepared and know what to do in the event of unpredictable weather.

You can act now to help prepare your home for storms by ensuring you do the following before a storm arrives:

• check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured
• if it is safe to do so, check gutters, downpipes and drains are not blocked
• park your car undercover and away from trees.

For more tips and resources to help you with storm preparedness, visit our Flood and Storm Emergencies webpage.