Flood Action Week: Households Need To Know Their Flood Risk After 2023’s Record-breaking Weather
This Flood Action Week (20-26 November) the Environment Agency is urging people to prepare for increased weather extremes. Communities are advised to know their flood risk following this year’s record-breaking weather, most recently with Storms Babet and Ciaran. The average cost of flooding to a home is around £30,000 and the mental health impacts are long lasting, research shows.
Advice On How To Deal With Stormy And Wet Weather
Norfolk ALC advice leaflets that can be shared or posted, offering advice on preparing for stormy and wet weather.
General Advice to Households – Being Ready If You Are At Risk
Norfolk resilience Forum and Norfolk County Council offer advice on how to be prepared for flooding events.
UK Health Security Agency Advice On How To Clean Up After A Flood
Flooding presents a number of risks to health. This guidance helps professionals and the public address those risks and clean up safely.
Environment Agency Advice
The Environment Agency offers a whole range of advice that can be accessed via the Gov.uk website.
Environment Agency – Sign Up To Find Out More
The Environment Agency is advising people to sign up to its information services, which includes maps and specific warnings to keep themselves advised of potential weather problems.