How to reduce flood risk

Floods are becoming a common site for the UK and residential housing in flood-prone areas run the risk of severe damage even if low-level flooding occurs. Our top tip is to raise electrical sockets higher up the wall to prevent damage to your household. #flood #floodprone

The best flood barriers rise above the competition in our review of top brands Quick Dam, Floodworx, Dam Easy, AquaSafe, and more...

Here are 5 things to do before a flood event occurs. https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood-before

Environment Agency. (2009). Flooding in England - A National Assessment of Flood Risk. Environment Agency. https://doi.org/GEHO0609BQDSEP

In urbanized plains that are subject to flooding, the socioeconomic aspects, climate characteristics, built environment, and riverine processes exhibit bi-univocal relationships with the flood formation itself, creating a pattern of development without a predefined equilibrium state. The complexity of processes involved in flood management and the need for a comparative assessment method to hierarchise different design alternatives or planning scenarios requires practical and quantitative…

Must read how to protect property against flooding. #flood #insurance #Houston

When a flood event occurs, you need to stay aware by keeping up with conditions and any evacuation plans that have been made and road conditions.

The flood barrier is ensured through a reinforced concrete foundation with embedded base plates, parting support posts, and rubber seals to make the barrier watertight.

Areas likely to be flooded can be readily identified. With effective planning, buildings in flood-prone areas can be sited away from risk. This diagram shows how certain open-space activities can take place in high-risk areas, while building is restricted to areas that are unlikely to be flooded...

Use these tips to prepare your home for flood season and prevent property damage.

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This document provides guidance on retrofitting buildings in New York City's floodplain to increase resilience to flooding. It details the complex regulatory landscape since Hurricane Sandy and new flood maps that added 36,000 buildings to the floodplain. It presents a 5-step methodology for identifying flood risk and suitable retrofitting strategies for 10 case study buildings representing common typologies. For each, it describes the site context, construction, available options, and…

Scotland, Area vs Local Flood Risk Management Plans

Flood barriers for doors can provide homeowners protection against rising flood waters in the event of a storm or overflow from nearby bodies of water.

When your basement floods, the first thing you should do is call a professional. But what about all of those things that need to be done right away? Here are some tips for making sure everything’s safe and clean before calling in the professionals.

Overland flooding can happen quickly and if you do not have a plan in place, it can be costly. Prepare for flooding in rural areas with our resources for your home and farm.

Wilmington's coastal location means home buyers need to be knowledgeable about flood zones and flood maps. Here are 6 things you should know.

Protect your real estate property from flooding by taking action. Use our mitigation guide to find out what you need to do.

Discover life-saving flood survival tips, including preparing an emergency kit, evacuating safely, and avoiding dangerous floodwaters. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones when floods strike. Save this pin to stay flood-ready!