Flood Damage, Repair & Flood Prevention [an expert guide from Go.Compare]
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It is throwing it down outside – which raises concerns about flooding, an issue that these blog pages has given some attention to over the years. Rather startlingly, the news this week is that East Devon is among the regions with the most flood warnings in England:
In East Devon, 673 alerts and warnings have been recorded since 2011 during the most severe flood seasons, according to new analysis based on Environment Agency data. This equates to 436.1 alerts and warnings per 100,000 residents, placing East Devon among England’s top 20 most impacted areas. The report, compiled by environmental group Round Our Way, reveals a sharp increase in flood activity nationwide in recent years.
Today’s flood alerts after the heavy rain battering Devon fortunately do not include East Devon, however. Meanwhile, the government has a dedicated page to check for flooding in Devon, and, again, today there are no local warnings for these parts.
For the picture beyond today, the government offers the possibility to check the long term flood risk for an area in England. And the district council has several pages on flooding, including a look at what East Devon are doing to reduce the risk of flooding – with a link to the county council’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy which provides some helpful advice.
The district council’s pages give quite substantial flooding advice, including being prepared, how to cope with flooding, insurance issues and funding schemes.
For a very user-friendly overview of Flood Damage, Repair & Flood Prevention, here’s the opening of a very handy expert guide from the Go.Compare website, sent into us to share:
Flood Damage and Flood Prevention
No one expects their home to flood, and while it can be potentially devastating, there are things you can do to protect your property. By planning ahead and putting measures in place, like having the right home insurance, you can make sure you’re protected if the worst should happen.
Here’s what you can do to make sure you stay safe, your property stays covered, and you know what to do if your home is flooded. From removing contaminated items to understanding the different types of water damage, this guide will give you all you need to know.
Is my property at risk of flooding?
According to the Environment Agency, 6.3 million properties in England are at risk of flooding.
To find out if your home could be affected, there are a few things you can do:
- Use the long-term flood risk tool on the UK government website
- Check with your local council
- Check with your local flood authority (LLFA)
- Check if your home specifically is at risk by looking for blocked drains or pipes
- For an accurate answer get a flood-risk property survey on your home
- If you’re buying a new home, check the risk of flooding before you purchase
And for more, look at the full guide here: Flood Damage, Repair & Flood Prevention | Expert Guide
With thanks to Catherine Bailey of Go.Compare for sharing this with us!
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