@thefloodhub.bsky.social
Supporting communities across the North West to manage flood and coastal erosion risk.
Visit our website for more flood resilience information: https://thefloodhub.co.uk/
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🛡️ Would your insurance cover a flood?
It's important to understand what your policy covers this #FloodActionWeek.
Our resources explain:
✅ Household flood insurance
✅ Flood Re
✅ Business flood insurance
✅ Build Back Better
@thefloodhub.bsky.socialInstalled Property Flood Resilience products? Don't forget to maintain them this #FloodActionWeek.
Many flood products require regular checks and testing to ensure they continue to perform when needed
Find our PFR Health Check resource in our toolkit: thefloodhub.co.uk/property-flo...
@thefloodhub.bsky.social💧 Did you know?
It's estimated that every £1 spent on Property Flood Resilience can save around £5 in avoided future flood damage.
Find advice, case studies and resources in our PFR Toolkit: thefloodhub.co.uk/property-flo...
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🏡💧 Could your property recover more quickly after a flood?
Property Flood Resilience (#PFR) measures can help reduce damage and speed up recovery.
Explore our PFR Toolkit: 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/property-flo...
@thefloodhub.bsky.socialLooking to buy or rent a property?
As part of #FloodActionWeek, don't forget to check its flood risk before committing.
💧 Is it near a river or watercourse?
💧 Has the area flooded before?
💧 What types of flooding could affect it?
📄 Find out more: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🎒 If flooding was expected tomorrow, would your flood kit be ready?
Having items gathered together can save time and reduce stress when a flood warning is issued
As part of #FloodActionWeek, check your flood kit or create one using our handy checklist:
thefloodhub.co.uk/household/#h...
@thefloodhub.bsky.social📝 Do you have a flood plan?
As part of #FloodActionWeek, take a few minutes to make sure you know what you'll do if flooding occurs.
✅ Key contacts ✅ Flood kit ✅ Property protection ✅ Evacuation plan
Find guidance and templates: 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/household/
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🚨 Do you know what the different flood warnings mean?
🟡 Flood Alert: Be Prepared
🟠 Flood Warning: Act Now
🔴 Severe Flood Warning: Danger to Life
As part of #FloodActionWeek, check your flood risk and sign up for free flood warnings.
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🌧️ Around 6.3 million homes and businesses in England are at risk of #flooding.
✅ Check your flood risk
✅ Sign up for free flood warnings
✅ Stay informed
Find practical advice on The Flood Hub: thefloodhub.co.uk/household/
More flood information: floodaction.campaign.gov.uk
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🌧️ It's #FloodActionWeek!
Taking action before flooding happens can make a huge difference.
We'll be sharing practical tips to help you prepare. Visit thefloodhub.co.uk to get started.
You can explore the Environment Agency's new online hub for flood advice: floodaction.campaign.gov.uk
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🍂During the autumn months, the risk of surface water #flooding can increase due to fallen leaves blocking drains, particularly when there's heavy rain and wind.
By clearing leaves from drains, you will benefit your local area and reduce the risk💧
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🏡⚠️ What’s in your flood kit?
Having essential items ready can help you respond quickly if flooding occurs. Check out our tips on what to include and learn more about household flood planning.
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🏘️🌧️ New developments should be designed so they don't increase #flood risk to people, property or the surrounding area.
Learn about flood risk assessments, #SuDS, blue-green infrastructure and sustainable surface water management on our page: thefloodhub.co.uk/planning-dev...
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🌧️💧 Did you know flood risk can be managed by working with nature?
Our #KS2 Flooding Lessons help pupils explore Natural Flood Management through fun, interactive and curriculum-linked activities.
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🏞️💧 Do you have a river, stream, ditch or culvert running through, beneath or alongside your land?
If so, you may be a riparian owner and have certain rights and responsibilities for maintaining the watercourse.
@thefloodhub.bsky.social💧🏡 Property Flood Resilience (#PFR) doesn't have to be expensive.
Our Low-Cost PFR resource highlights affordable measures that can help reduce the impact of flooding and improve your property's resilience.
@thefloodhub.bsky.social💧🌳 Looking for a more natural way to manage flood risk?
Blue-green infrastructure uses features such as ponds, wetlands, swales, trees and green spaces to slow, store and manage rainwater before it overwhelms traditional drainage systems.
@thefloodhub.bsky.social🏡⚠️ Flooding can happen with little warning. Is your household prepared?
Our Household Flood Planning Toolkit has been designed to help households understand their flood risk, prepare for a flood event and take practical steps to reduce its impact.
thefloodhub.co.uk/household-fl...
@thefloodhub.bsky.social💧 A catchment-based approach to managing #flood risk looks at the bigger picture, using a range of measures across the whole catchment rather than relying on a single solution in one location.
Find out more ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
@thefloodhub.bsky.social☀️ A year of record temperatures and weather extremes has shown how our climate is changing.
🌊 But #ClimateChange isn't just about hotter weather. Rising sea levels, coastal flooding and erosion can all increase flood risk.
