Hazards / Risks: Flooding
Flooding has long been a high risk on any risk register no matter where you live. Its often associated with rural communities which make impactful images in the media and press. However there are many different types that impact us such as, river flooding, groundwater flooding and surface water flooding.
No matter where you live, be it rural or urban it can almost be guaranteed that flooding will effect you somehow at some point.
Risk Advice & Articles
Preparing for a Flood
Being the victim of flooding is simply terrible, and something many people do not wish to contemplate, however knowing the risk and preparing for it can be a great help!
Recovering from a Flood
The actual flood itself will be very traumatic, no matter how big or small the flooded area is, however its also important to remember the recovery isn't a quick stage itself either.
Flooding
Flooding is probably the most prominent of all our risks. Its also the one most people know and understand.
Reservoir Collapse
Put simply a dam burst is the sudden, rapid and uncontrollable release of water due to the collapse/structural failure of the dam itself.
Know your Flood Warnings
There are three types of flood warnings - its important to understand the difference between them
Flooding and Health: Safely Cleaning your Home
Flooding to your home is very traumatic, but although we want to clean up quickly afterwards its important to do it in the right way
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