UK Flood Risks

[NorthernRaider]

On the BBC the Environment agency has just stated that 1 in 6 houses in England and Wales is at risk from flooding, especially with the added risk from climate change and the fact that most houses being built these days are now being built on flood plains.

You can check the risk to your area on their Floodline website

Preppers need to take extra steps to minimise the threat to their homes, primarily if possible moving to the areas least at risk. Others should consider some of the preps listed in various forums and my litte free E booklet.

Another point covered by both the BBC and Sky was the risk of flooding is also compounded these days because most if not all councils no longer regularily clean out gullies and storm drains. We I was younger the council used to send its gully suckers out twice a year to clear out every gully along all main roads. They no longer do this so the gully clog up and the flood water cannot escape.

Take the time to do a fdlood risk assesment on your home, Is it on the at risk list , if so develop a place and make sure you have a system so that if a flood warning RED is issued you can get your valuable upstairs at best or elivated at least.