How to walk and inspect: - Walk the levee in a group, in a line - Look out for abnormalities, in front, next and behind you - During daylight and maybe in the dark - Prepared for nice weather. But also for bad weather with rain, storm and cold. It can be slippery. - So the levee guards watch out for eachother.

Equipment is discussed per exercise.

To conduct an levee inspection it helps if you bring/ use: - Per team, a backpack containing: o A map with the route marked out and the parking areas indicated, telephone numbers of the levee organisation, instructions for use of the app, a list of important telephone numbers, pencils and damage report forms. o A measurement tape, chalk/paint, first aid kit, a yellow flag - Snacks and drinks - Rope if necessary Per person: - A high vis (yellow) safety vest - Prod - Rubber boots (or own hiking boots may be worn, with gaiters as appropriate) - Coat and/or fleece jacket - In the dark: a head lamp, a flashlight and batteries, an arm lamp - A life jacket if necessary Every levee inspector should bring with them the following: - A charged smartphone with the inspection app - Appropriate clothing, may be a hat, gloves or sunglasses - Thick socks for use with issued rubber boots - Extra socks/clothing for if you get wet - Hiking/outdoor shoes

All the equipment is discussed in the document 'Guideline Leveeguarding'.