Before a flood

Sandbags

You can buy unfilled sandbags and a supply of sand from most DIY stores and builders merchants. We're not required to provide them.

Sandbags aren't as effective as other flood protection products. Sandbags take a long time to fill, are heavy and are difficult to place in water.

We recommend you use other flood protection products instead, such as flood sacks and flood boards. These alternatives can also be bought from most DIY stores and builders merchants.

What we're doing to reduce flood risk

Telephone: 01706 647474

Address: Rochdale Borough Council
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU

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