The London Flood

Floods in the City of London

A flood happens, what are the steps to take?

Mar 20

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Move pets, vehicles, valuables and other items to safety, make sure your property is ventilated, plug sinks and bath and put a sandbag in the toilet bowl to prevent backflow, turn off gas and electricity, unplug and move upstairs if possible electrical appliance.

We can minimise the damage

Over 5.5 million, or one in six, properties are at risk of flooding from all types of floods across England and Wales.  The latest UKCP09 climate change projections indicate rising sea levels and increasingly severe and frequent rainstorms mean the risk of floods will increase.

We can reduce the likelihood of flooding through the management of land and river systems; by building and maintaining flood and coastal defences; raising the awareness of  flood risk through the Flood Map and encouraging people to take action to protect themselves and their property.  We also reduce the damage floods can do through effective control of development, providing flood warnings and working with emergency responders to help people who are at risk.

 

What I have to do after a flood?

Mar 20

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What i have to do after a flood?

 

Are you a flood victim? Here are steps you have to take after a flood has damaged your property. First of all, call your insurance company as soon as possible; they will be able to provide information on dealing with your claim, and assistance in getting things back to normal. You have to keep some piece of evidence of the flood damage which could be photographs or video footage and don’t forget to keep any correspondence with insurers after the flood. Repair your property damages as soon as possible in other to protect your dwelling from further damage, you don’t need your insurer approval for that. If your property is seriously damaged, ask your insurer if you can move into alternative accommodation as this cost is usually covered under a household policy. If you have to move, don’t forget to give your new contact details to your insurance company.

How to get informed in a flood situation?

Mar 20

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get informed in a flood situation

 

How could you know when a flood happens? The flood warning would let it you know in order to help you to confront the situation.

What you have to do when the flood warning is given?

You have to follow warnings on radio and TV, you could also get more information by calling at 0845 988 1188. Finally, inform your circle such as neighbour and especially the elderly.

London under water one day?

Mar 20

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London city under water

 

 

The disaster movie “The flood” based on Richard Doyle book, describe a London inundated, under wave. Fiction or reality?

Many specialists believe that the threat of a London flooded is very high, it is just a question of time.

The consequences could be very catastrophic for the million of people living there who would lose their property and risk to be injured or killed; and for the UK economy.

UK Areas Most at Risk

Mar 20

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According to scientist, the threat of flooding is very high in coastal areas. There are a number of areas in England and Wales – detailed in the above map – considered to face an ongoing susceptibility to flooding by the Environment Agency.

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