The Flood Hub

📣 Our July Quarterly Newsletter is Here! Check out updates from the flood team, recent flood news stories, new content on The Flood Hub, Flood Risk Management Scheme updates, and more! ➡ https://lnkd.in/gzgHWCec

As autumn approaches, it's time to get #WinterReady! Make sure your #flood kit is prepped with blankets, phone chargers, torches, and more. Don’t forget to check gutters and drains for blockages, and winter-proof your car with essentials like de-icer, jump leads and an emergency kit! 🚗 ❄ Read more in our blog: https://lnkd.in/eq9aXMS9 #FloodAware #WinterPrep

The 'Unpave the Way' Garden Opening Ceremony is due to take place at Whitaker Park (Lancashire) on Saturday 5th October, 11am-1pm 🎉 The Unpave the Way Team will be on hand to answer visitors questions and RHS award winning designer Leon Davis will be providing his top tips on how to design an attractive and sustainable front garden and driveway 💧🌱 We hope to see you there! 😃 Event poster available for download here: https://lnkd.in/gcRyNiZi Environment Agency United Utilities Lancashire County Council Rossendale Borough Council #gardendesign #sustainabledrainage #rainwaterharvesting #permeablepaving #rainwater #surfacewater #floodriskmanagement

🌧️🌍 Exciting new #GCSEGeography case study! Dive into #StormBabet: Explore its causes, impacts (social, economic, environmental), and the risk mitigation strategies used. Perfect for discussions on the rise of extreme weather in the UK! 🌪️ Download the PowerPoint, worksheets and teachers notes here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eAwSTMHF #GeographyTeachers #EduResources #ExtremeWeather #KS4Geography #GCSECaseStudy #Storms

#Homeowners and residents living in #floodrisk areas can help reduce the impact of #flooding: 1. Have a #warningtrigger 2. Have #floodinsurance 3. Protect #property 4. Create a #flood plan 5. #Community support This resource explains more: https://lnkd.in/e7_tDh_S

Here's some top tips for #flood planning✔ ☎ Sign up to #floodwarnings 📋 Create a flood plan 🎒 Put together a flood kit Read our household flood planning guide to create yours 👉 https://lnkd.in/excxv_tf

Our resource provides information on how to sign up for the Environment Agency Flood Warning Service and explains what steps to take if a #flood alert, flood warning or severe flood warning is issued 💧⚠️ Download it here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erTc4-mh #FloodWarning #BeFloodAware #Floodaware #befloodready #30ways30days

📢 Thanks for following along with the 2023-2024 storm recap! The 2024-2025 names have been announced, and you can read more about them in our blog. Check to see if your name made the list! 🌪️ https://lnkd.in/e7bXWyXn #UKStorms #WeatherUpdate #StormSeason

🌪️💧 #StormLilian (22-23 Aug 2024): The final storm of the 2023/24 season brought a yellow weather warning for wind and rain. ⚠️ 🌬️ Impacts: The storm hit over the bank holiday weekend, disrupting travel, festivals, campers, and commuters. The strongest winds and heaviest rain occurred overnight and into the early morning. Reports indicate wind speeds exceeded 70mph, with official @metoffice figures still pending. With #StormLilian, the UK experienced its highest number of named storms in a season since the system was launched in 2015, reaching a total of 12 named storms for the period. #UKStorms #StormSeason #GeographyTeacher #UKEdChat #Geography #StormNames #WeatherEducation #Education #ExtremeWeather

💧 🌪️ #StormKathleen (6-7 Apr 2024 ): A significant #storm as it was only the second time a named storm season has reached ‘K’ (#StormKatie, 2016) and the second time April has experienced a named storm since 2015 (#StormHannah, 2019). Storm #Kathleen caused #rain, #wind and #snow #weatherwarnings across the UK. 🌬️Impacts: Coastal areas experienced strong waves which caused coastal #flooding to many towns. Beach huts were swept away in #Cornwall and many cars were damaged on coastal carparks across the UK coastline. 🌊🏡 #UKStorms #StormSeason #GeographyTeacher #UKEdChat #Geography #StormNames #WeatherEducation #Education #ExtremeWeather