Latest posts tagged with #FloodActionWeek on Bluesky
Flooding can devastate homes and businesses as well as ruin lives. 💦💧
In #FloodActionWeek we're calling on Londoners to take simple steps to be prepared should the worst happen: https://london-fire.pulse.ly/f8loybsdc2
📢 Our film has been officially selected for the Manchester Animation Festival! 😍🥳
Watch the full film here ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/fighting-climate-crisis/combating-effects/slow-the-flow
#Cumbria #LakeDistrict #FloodActionWeek #EnvironmentAgency
#FloodActionWeek
See how we are using Natural Flood Management and community collaboration to tackle flooding in rural catchments that respond rapidly to rainfall, putting downstream communities at risk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWuh1AWOIFU
#floodresilience #rapidresponsecatchments
➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
#FloodActionWeek #FloodPreparedness #FloodSafety #PropertyFloodResilience #FloodPlanning #FloodAware
Did you know that just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car?
You should never drive through floodwater.
This #FloodActionWeek, find out other actions you can take to stay safe.
www.gov.uk/prepare-for-...
#SuDS don’t just need to be built - they need to be cared for 🌿 Without maintenance, #raingardens can fail. However with it, they thrive - managing floods, supporting #biodiversity, and creating vibrant spaces.
#FloodActionWeek #ClimateResilience
Check it out here➡️: thefloodhub.co.uk/ks2-lesson-7/
#FloodActionWeek #FloodPreparedness #FloodSafety #PropertyFloodResilience #FloodPlanning #FloodAware
Taking action before a flood could save your most valued possessions and even your life.
Find out the steps to take to minimise damage to your home: www.gov.uk/prepare-for-flooding
#FloodActionWeek
Did you know that just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car?
You should never drive through floodwater.
This #FloodActionWeek find out the actions you can take to stay safe.
www.gov.uk/prepare-for-...
It's #FloodActionWeek
Knowing what the Flood Warnings mean and what should you do could keep you safe if it floods.
Stay flood-ready by:
🔗Taking steps to prepare for flooding: https://loom.ly/xefrkYQ
🔗 Checking the official flood warning page: https://loom.ly/UqU-F3w
Check out our PFR Health Check resource for more information on maintaining your PFR measures➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
#FloodActionWeek #FloodPreparedness #FloodSafety #PropertyFloodResilience #FloodPlanning #FloodAware
Download our 'Flood Resilient House' resource to see what types of measures you can put in place to plan ahead and protect your property from #flooding🏡.
👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/pfr/#section-3
#FloodActionWeek #FloodPreparedness #FloodSafety #PropertyFloodResilience #FloodPlanning #FloodAware
Primary & secondary #geographyteachers do use #FloodActionWeek to see if your school faces flood risk & check @departmentforedu.bsky.social advice & guidance
& @geographicalassoc.bsky.social worked with EA to publish flood risk SOW for primary & secondary geog. ⤵️
geography.org.uk/flood-risk-a...
Check out both our 'Business' page and our 'Business Flood Insurance' resource for more information on the insurance options available:
➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/business/#se...
➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
#FloodActionWeek #FloodPreparedness #FloodSafety #PropertyFloodResilience #FloodPlanning
This week is Flood Action Week. Watch below to find out what we are doing to adapt to Climate Change and alleviate flooding in local communities.
Check out our list of Flood Alleviation Schemes here: www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/articles/flo...
#FloodActionWeek @niwater.bsky.social
Climate advisers warn buildings should be prepared for a 2C rise in global temperature, following yesterday's shocking news that millions of homes face flooding.
Beyond #FloodActionWeek, ending Friday, we're examining overheating and extreme weather as part of our drive for climate resilience.
🔊 As we recognise #FloodActionWeek we hear from Dr Rehan Khodabuccus and Debansu Das from ZED PODS Limited on their innovative housing designs which eliminate the risk of flooding to homes built on flood prone areas. Listen now here ➡️ buff.ly/9nF4lxx
💦It's Flood Action Week!
Taking action before a flood could save your most valued possessions and even your life.
Find out the steps to take to minimise damage to your home:
👉 www.gov.uk/prepare-for-...
#FloodActionWeek #BeFloodSmart
Check out the 5 things you can do this #FloodActionWeek to be better prepared for a flood.
Take action to protect yourself, your family and your home now 👇
www.gov.uk/prepare-for-...
Did you know that just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car?
You should never drive through floodwater.
This #FloodActionWeek find out the actions you can take to stay safe.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/C9s4p90
In a city of hard surfaces, nature-based design is transforming London
Marvin Street in @hackneycouncil.bsky.social + Kenilworth Green in @mertoncouncil.bsky.social show how grey, impermeable spaces can become green, flood-resilient places💧
#FloodActionWeek #SuDS #RainGardens #TurningTheGreyGreen
Surface Water Flooding Focus:
How can you check your risk from surface water flooding?
🔍 Use the Environment Agency’s flood maps
📍 Look for “surface water flood risk” layers
🏡 Check your postcode & zoom in to see local risk zones
Link: check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk #FloodActionWeek
A picture of a car with the text above reading "Just 30cm of flowing water can move your car"
🚗 Did you know driving through flood water is the number one cause of death during flooding?
It can take just 30cm of flowing water is to move your car.
This #FloodActionWeek find out the actions you can take to stay safe.
👉https://www.gov.uk/prepare-for-flooding
It's #FloodActionWeek 🌊
As climate change makes extreme weather more frequent, we need real investment in flood management and support for rural communities who play a vital role in protecting those downstream.
Stay updated on nearby flood alerts👇
Around 6.3 million homes and businesses in England are in areas at risk of flooding. Don't assume it won't happen to you.
Check your flood risk and prepare for flooding by visiting the Oxfordshire Flood Toolkit
www.oxfordshireflood... #FloodActionWeek
💦This #floodactionweek we would like to reflect on the flood risk community programmes we have successfully worked on in the past and the ones we are still working on.⬇️
Read more here: thefloodhub.co.uk/household/#f...
#FloodActionWeek #FloodPreparedness #FloodSafety #PropertyFloodResilience #FloodPlanning #FloodAware
Surface Water Flooding Focus:
Why does surface water flooding happen?
Intense or prolonged rainfall
Blocked drains or gullies
Urban surfaces like concrete & tarmac
Saturated or compacted soil
It can happen anywhere, even far from rivers or the coast. #FloodAwareness #FloodActionWeek
🧰 Prepare before it happens.
Move valuables upstairs, know how to turn off utilities, and keep emergency contacts handy.
Learn what to do before, during and after a flood:
👉 www.gov.uk/prepare-for-...
#FloodActionWeek #BeFloodReady
