Our Flood Awareness Roadshow is here at New Malden Fire Station until 4pm today! Are you #floodready? #newmalden #floodaware Environment AgencySE London Fire Brigade Check your risk - gov.uk/flood

*FOUND* Were you at the #NewMalden Fire Station open day today? This little plane was left with us and would love to be re-united with its owner! It’s now being looked after by the firemen at the station until you return 💙🚒🧑‍🚒✈️ London Fire Brigade

"Flooding only happens in winter." ❌ 🌊 Flash flooding can occur at any time, regardless of the season, and the severity can be just as intense, even during the warmer months❗ Download the resource here➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/upl…

#Community #flood groups can provide a close support network in an emergency. They can circulate information, provide assistance if needed & form a communication tree📞 Read more on community #FlAG’s here👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/community/#wha…

💧There are a number of ways that an area can #flood; various Risk Management Authorities (#RMAs) and agencies are responsible for managing the risk of the different types of #flooding. 🌊 Our resource outlines the type of flooding and who's responsible➡️thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/upl…

🌅🦢Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! We want to put a spotlight on rivers today. Our rivers aren’t just home to much-loved wildlife like dragonflies, frogs and birds; they are also essential for people - providing water for our homes.🧵⬇️

Although #NationalVolunteersWeek is coming to a close, Communities Prepared continues to value those who volunteer with us to better prepare their communities for emergencies. To the volunteers who show up in rain or shine, thank you. ☀️

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🔔Our #NaturalFloodManagement (#NFM) focus week starts on Monday🌱 🦫NFM involves working with #nature to manage #flood risk by mimicking the natural functions seen across a catchment. The aim for most projects is to #SlowTheFlow and increase #water storage, but achieving both

👀 When you look at the #catchment, changes within one #watercourse can have a domino effect across the rest of the catchment. ⛈️For example, heavy #rain in the upper catchment area can create very fast flows down catchment. 👷‍♂️Human intervention like straightening #river

Recent rain put our new flood basin in Sittingbourne to the test and it delivered. Before: Flat land, rain water pooling. After: Rain water safely stored in basin, using underground pipes. This is how we build community resilience. #FloodResilience #SustainableDrainage #SuDS

Do you know the vital role #trees play in managing flood risk? 🌳 A mature Oak tree can drink up to 150 gallons of #water a day!😲 💧Their roots absorb water and the leaves intercept and slow #rainfall, reducing surface water run off. Not only does tree planting manage flood

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With one in four homes at risk of flooding, the UK faces one of its greatest climate change challenges. Flood Re Chair, Bridget Rosewell, responds to the Government’s spending review. Head over to our website to read our full response 🔗 floodre.co.uk/spending-revie…

Lots of rain falling on dry ground with the potential for surface water #floods. This short film show how to prepare for a #flood using stuff you may have around the house. youtu.be/gika1cf1zRU?si…

The #ThamesBarrier is operating today for the June test closure from around 10.30 - 13.00. 31m gate Alpha may not close due to nesting birds.

This new design shows the many ways you can better protect a home from a #Flood, help it recover sooner & a room prepared for a #Flood

🌊 Rising sea levels, more frequent coastal flooding, and increased erosion are just some of the growing risks linked to #ClimateChange. Want to learn more about how climate change is affecting our environment? Download The Impacts of Climate Change resource here ➡️

The Government is introducing new national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems. Tackling water pollution, protecting communities from flooding and making our new towns more beautiful. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

Over 3 million properties are at risk of surface water #flooding in #England💧🏡. Our resource outlines 3 steps you can take to understand #SurfaceWater #flood risk. From checking you know your risk, to signing up for #warnings, and taking ownership of your risk. Download it