Listly by Maggie Langley
List of useful websites to help flood victims in the UK
Check for flood warnings in your area, sign up for free flood warnings, find out if you are at risk of flooding, what you can do to prepare for flooding and what to do if it floods.
The National Flood Forum is a midlands based charity that supports and represents flood risk communities across the UK.
Millions of people in the UK live and work in areas at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea. What to do before flooding occurs Keep an eye out for flood warnings in Scotland, England and Wales, and Northern Ireland The Environment Agency gives advice on ways to protect your home from flooding.
Why flood resilient measures are a good idea for anyone concerned about future flooding and the various options available.
Flooding Flooding can come from several sources, rivers, coastal waters, groundwater, surface water or sewage surcharges. There are a number of things you can do in advance to prepare for flooding and to minimise its effects. Public Health advice flooding leaflet Preparing for a flood Download · Ensure that you know your property's risk to flooding and what type.
If your home has been flooded and you have to move out and find somewhere else to live, there may be benefits and financial assistance available to help you, and you may be able to get some help with repairs to your home. Who is responsible for repairs after flooding?
If your home has been flooded and you have to move out and find somewhere else to live, there may be benefits and financial assistance available to help you, and you may be able to get some help with repairs to your home. Who is responsible for repairs after flooding?
HMRC has today launched a new telephone helpline for anyone affected by the recent floods.
More heavy rain is forecast for parts of the UK already suffering from extensive flood damage. The expectation is that this will bring a string of insurance claims from residents whose homes and vehicles have been damaged.
If you've been hit by the floods and are struggling with emergency costs and mortgage payments, you may be able to get help after leading banks announced support measures. All the major banks we spoke to say they are trying to contact affected customers to let them know of their emergency measures.
Flood Volunteers has been established to help us deal with the flood crisis together. We connect people in need of help with the Flood Volunteers in the local area.
Stacey Midge is an associate minister at First Reformed Church in Schenectady. She has been organizing local volunteer groups to help those hit by the floods. This list was originally posted on Facebook. So, you're too busy to help. You have guests. You're not supposed to lift things.
The measures include: Prime Minister David Cameron said: Britain is facing some of the worst flooding in decades following the wettest winter in 2 and a half centuries.
The housing health and safety rating system ( HHSRS) is a risk-based evaluation tool to help local authorities identify and protect against potential risks and hazards to health and safety from any deficiencies identified in dwellings. It was introduced under the Housing Act 2004 and applies to residential properties in England and Wales.
Britain has experienced the wettest weather since records began. Whilst for many people the rain is a minor inconvenience, for some parts of the country each day of rain increases the risk of localised flooding. This guide aims to help you understand your legal rights should your property be affected by flooding.
Met Office weather and climate change forecasts for the UK and worldwide. World leading weather services for the public, business, and government.
As part of the government's ongoing work to deal with the floods, the Prime Minister has today set out further support for businesses in areas affected by flooding. Building on last week's package of support for businesses and households, the Prime Minister announced: A new Business Support Scheme The scheme is worth up to £10million to provide hardship funding for SME businesses in areas affected by the floods.