The Flood Hub

#FloodFactFriday 💧

Did you know that 15 schools in Greater Manchester now have #raingardens & planters that store 136,000 litres of rainwater, that's over 900 bathtubs’ worth! 🌱

Read more: thefloodhub.co.uk/news/gm-suds...

Remember, from Monday, we’re hosting our ‘Understanding Riparian Ownership’ focus week❕ Do you know what a riparian owner is❔ Do you know if you are a riparian owner❔

Check out our page to find out more🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/landowner/#s...

Did you know your garden can help manage flood risk? By adding features like rain gardens, permeable paving or water butts, you can help absorb rainwater and reduce pressure on drains.

Find out more in our blog, written by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social
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🌧️💧 #NaturalFloodManagement is an innovative way to manage flood risk by working with nature.

Our #flood #lessons in our #KS2 #education package provide a fun and interactive way for children to learn about this important topic.

Check it out👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks2-flooding...

Explore the Learning section on our website to discover ready-to-use flood education resources for KS2 and KS3.

If you’re a teacher or school looking to bring flood education into the classroom, these resources are a great place to start 🌊

There are many features throughout towns & cities that you may not realise are #SuDS! ☔️

Green roofs 🏡 green walls 🌱 tree pits 🌳 & micro gardens 🌼 all look great but also help with #rainwater storage & attenuation as well as capturing #carbon & increasing #biodiversty!

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Effective Property #Flood Resilience (#PFR) means considering every possible entry point for #floodwater. From doors to vents, sealing off all access is crucial for maximum protection.

Read more on our PFR page here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/pfr/

🤯 Follow our Understanding Riparian Ownership focus week next week to understand what riparian ownership means, how to check if you are a #Riparian owner, and the important role riparian owners play when maintaining your watercourse💧

🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/landowner/#s...

#Watercourse #Owner

🌊 Do you want to reduce the impact of flooding? Here are five key steps:

1. Have a warning trigger⚠️
2. Flood insurance cover📰
3. #PropertyFloodResilience🧱
4. Flood planning🧰
5. Community resilience🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Click here to find out more👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/household/

💧 #FloodFactFriday 💧
UK soil stores more water than all lakes and rivers combined!
🚜Land management is important in managing flood risk at a catchment wide scale.
Find out more here 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/nfm/#agricul...

🏪💼If you own a business, you can find tailored information on flood planning, business flood insurance & much more on our page here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/business/

🌊Several techniques are used across the North West coastline to manage coastal flooding and erosion risk, and these techniques can be split into either 'hard engineering' or 'soft engineering' 🌲

Find out more about management techniques here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Do you have a home #flood plan? 💧
Tasks like moving important items to a higher level can be valuable in the aftermath of a flood.

Read our household flood planning guide to create yours 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Did you know that #flooding can come from various sources? It's not just #rivers!
Groundwater, surface water and sewer floods are also common.

🔗 Download our resource to learn more thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Would you know how to form a #community #flood group?
What are the first steps when getting started? Any important things to consider?
Download our ‘Guide to Forming a Flood Action Group’ booklet for an in-depth manual 🔨🤝
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Traditional buildings need extra care for #flood resilience. Check permissions, use breathable materials, and consider a #PFR survey to protect your home. Learn more in our guidance ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

#FloodAware #FloodResilience

One of the first steps to prepare for #flooding is signing up for the Environment Agency #Flood Warning Service so you know when to start your #flood plan 💧🏘️ If you’re not eligible, there are alternative ways to receive alerts and stay prepared.
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🌧️ UK winters are wetter & rainfall more intense, increasing #flood risk. This week we explore how climate change affects flooding, communities, and ways to build resilience. 🌍🌡️
➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...

#ClimateChange #FloodAware #UKFlooding

Planning a development or want to know how #floodrisk is managed in planning? Our Planning & Development page covers planning policy, local & neighbourhood plans, planning applications, sustainable surface water management & useful links 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/planning-dev...
#FloodAware #SuDS

🌊 Rising sea levels and more frequent storms from climate change are accelerating coastal erosion, increasing flooding, habitat loss, and risk to communities.
Explore our Coastal Flooding Toolkit for resources & guides ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/coastal-floo...
#FloodAware #CoastalManagement

🙏 Thank you for following along during our ‘Managing Flood Risk – Who’s Involved’ Focus Week!

We hope you’ve gained valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of the many stakeholders involved in flood risk management. 🌊💡

Find out more and explore our resources: thefloodhub.co.uk

For a list of roles each RMA plays, visit: thefloodhub.co.uk/managing-flo...

As our Focus Week comes to a close, our page recaps the key duties, responsibilities, and roles of the different #RiskManagementAuthorities and stakeholders involved in the wider ‘jigsaw’ of #FloodRiskManagement. 🧩 thefloodhub.co.uk/how-flood-ri...

Communities can boost their resilience to #flooding by:

Forming a #FloodGroup
Developing a #community #floodplan
Supporting vulnerable #residents
Working with #floodrisk management authorities 🌊

This toolkit is a great resource to get started: thefloodhub.co.uk/community-fl...

Communities play a key role in working with risk management authorities to tackle #floodrisk issues. They can also form #FloodActionGroups, support vulnerable #residents, and help reduce the impact of #flooding. 🌊

Find out more:
thefloodhub.co.uk/managing-flo...

#Residents and #community members can help reduce #flooding by reporting blocked #highwaygullies and other #floodrisk issues 🌊

Always report flooding to the correct authority so it can be dealt with promptly.
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#Flooding is a key factor in setting #business and #landlordinsurance premiums 🌊

Providing tenants with a #floodresilience pack helps them understand risk, prepare for flooding and reduce impacts on property and belongings.

Learn more: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

#Homeowners and residents in #floodrisk areas can take simple steps to reduce the impact of flooding: 🌊

1. Have a #warningtrigger
2. Ensure you have #floodinsurance
3. Protect your #property
4. Create a #flood plan
5. Seek #community support

Read more: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Everyone can help reduce #floodrisk in our #communities by keeping #watercourses and drainage clear of grass cuttings, waste, and fly-tipped items, allowing water to flow naturally through both #rural and #urban areas.

Find out more:
thefloodhub.co.uk/managing-flo...

If you own or occupy land next to a main river in England, you’re a riparian landowner 🌊
The Environment Agency’s Your watercourse: rights and roles guide explains your responsibilities, maintenance, permits and how to reduce flood risk.

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