Coastal flooding on Sanday
Flooding Information
If you need to be evacuated because of severe flooding or damage, contact the Police or other Emergency Services by dialling 999.
No-one can stop flooding altogether – but you can be prepared if you live or work in a flood risk area or your property is prone to flooding. It is important to note that property owners are responsible for protecting their own property against flooding – it is not the responsibility of Orkney Islands Council.
Please note that the information on this page is intended to offer only basic advice and does not constitute legal, expert or professional advice. Orkney Islands Council cannot accept any liability for actions arising from its use and cannot be held responsible for any third parties referred to in this information.
Before a flood
The best way to increase resilience to flooding is being prepared and taking proactive steps to improve individual and community outcomes. There are many things that can be done both now and immediately before a flood.
During a flood
During a flood, there are still things you can do to try keep you and your family safe and minimise the damage to your property to make the process of clearing up and sorting everything out after the floodwaters go a bit easier.
After a flood
Following a flood, there are some practical steps that should be taken to progress the recovery stage depending on the situation at your property.
Local Flood Risk Management Plan
The Orkney Local Flood Risk Management Plan takes forward actions set out the Flood Risk Management Plan for Orkney published by SEPA (and formerly called the Strategy).
