Mary Long Dhonau features on this interview on You and Yours BBC Radio 4 16th December 2024 advising on flood resilience products and how to Build Back Better so your house is repaired quicker.
Call for gardeners to help with flood defence
Instead of fighting against it, you have to work with nature. We all have to think what will thrive in a changing climate. Many people are oblivious to the risk, but properly managed, domestic gardens could channel, absorb and store large quantities of water, limiting the risk to property and the local area. See the… Read more »
Whitehouse Flood Doors – Kitemark
Whitehouse Flood Doors – Property Flood Resilience (PFR) It has come to light following an EA audit that the flood doors (no other products involved) do not hold a BS Kitemark. There is no evidence to suggest the doors fitted will not be effective in a flood situation at all and hopefully the new BSI… Read more »
Flood Protection Certificates
This is a new initiative proposed by Flood Re who have commissioned a report on developing a blueprint for how Flood Protection Certificates can support household climate resilience. They would be intended to be a document for the homeowner and any potential purchasers or renters of the property which sets out the severity of its… Read more »
A potential reduction in insurance for households in flood-prone areas
On the 1st October 2018, FloodRe announced that from the 1st January 2019, they will be reducing the levy they charge to insurance companies. It is believed the upcoming reduction will result in a reduction in the cost of flood insurance cover for those living in areas of the UK that have a significant risk… Read more »
Thousands of homes built against EA advice ‘uninsurable’
The number of homes built against Environment Agency advice has almost quadrupled in the last year, new figures show, putting the owners of the houses at risk of living in homes that are uninsurable. Read more here
Environment Agency launch a Flood Awareness Campaign 2016
The Environment Agency is running a flood campaign at the start of November. We want you to act now, and be prepared for flooding 1 in 6 properties in England are at risk of flooding – that’s almost 5 million people . During the winter of 2015/2016 almost 20,000 homes and businesses flooded and the… Read more »
Radio 4 Today programme (11.10.16) on homeowners and household flood protection
An interesting article on household flood protection in flood risk areas Points covered – Property Level Protection or making homes more flood resilient – why might householders not consider this – what are the considerations? Who’s responsible – Government, insurers, loss adjusters, builders?
Flood Re – New insurers on board
New insurers have become accredited to offer Flood Re including Ageas, Oak and Allianz. Check out Flood Re insurer page to see the list of insurers that are signed up to provide Flood Re to homes across the UK. Full list of insurers here Flood Re in action Flood Re is keen to hear how… Read more »
Community Resilience Day – 15th May – everyone welcome
“Supporting a Resilient Southwell” event will take place between 10:30 and 16:00 on Sunday 15th May 2016 at Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst campus See information about the talks, speakers and training sessions here This day will be of interest for everyone, not only those at risk at flooding, but for all who could be… Read more »
