KNOW WHERE TO GET THE ADVICE YOU NEED FLOODING SUPPORT  PROPERTY OWNERS AFFECTED BY FLOODING SHOULD CONTACT THEIR INSURER AS A PRIORITY THEY WILL HOWEVER BE EXPECTED TO TAKE STEPS TO  LIMIT FURTHER DAMAGE WHEREVER POSSIBLE SEE BELOW FOR DOCUMENTS & USEFUL INFORMATION  THAT CAN BE  ORDERED IN BULK  or DOWNLOADED ON THIS SITE IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS TO DEAL WITH THE AFTERMATH OF ANY WATER DAMAGE TO UNDERSTAND MORE ABOUT THE RECOVERY AND RESTORATION PROCESS AND FIND OUT WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR please read our GUIDELINES If possible you should ask for an accredited BDMA TECHNICIAN or SENIOR TECHNICIAN to advise on flood recovery or restoration  (see column left) THE BDMA has published a suite of documents which provide information that will support flood victims at various stages of the recovery process. ALL THREE DOCUMENTS are available FREE for distribution (while stocks last) or download. CLICK HERE  to order bulk copies for distribution or to download any of these documents   The SELF HELP SHEET explains things that can be done in the immediate aftermath of flooding without prejudicing an insurance claim.  At times of high demand, being able to move things forward while awaiting instruction from an insurer can help to reduce further damage and give victims a valuable focus. UNDERSTANDING BASIC FLOOD RECOVERY PROCEDURES explains some of the procedures that may need to be carried out to recover flooded property and should give victims a better understanding of what to expect from professional contractors.  This can help to make the experience less stressful. The RECORD OF FLOOD RECOVERY ACTIVITY and PERSONALLY APPOINTED CONTRACTORS will allow victims to keep a record of work carried out by contractors they have appointed directly.  This enables them to satisfy themselves the recovery of their property is progressing satisfactorily.  A competent professional contractor will be happy to provide the information requested, so the document can also help to deter unscrupulous workmen.  There is space to record contact details for a contractor the victim has appointed. The ELECTRICAL SAFETY COUNCIL has produced a booklet with advice on dealing with electrical supplies after flooding and other useful information. Copies can be ordered via www.esc.org.uk or  CLICK HERE to download copies of this or ANY OF THE DOCUMENTS mentioned above KEEP CHECKING OUR WEBSITE FURTHER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT WILL BE ADDED REGULARLY RECRUITMENT CHECK OUT INDUSTRY VACANCIES THE SCHEDULE OF  EXAMINATION DATES FOR 2008 CAN BE FOUND IN THE EDUCATION SECTION