In England there are over 5 million homes and businesses at risk of flooding[i]. The average cost of flooding to a home is around £30,000. Flooding also brings a significant risk to life.
The mental health impacts of flooding can last for two years or more after flooding has happened, and depression, anxiety and PTSD can affect up to a third of people who have been flooded.
But, crucially, taking steps to prepare for flooding, and knowing what to do in a flood can significantly reduce the damages to a home and possessions(by around 40%[ii]), reduce risk to life, and reduce the likelihood of suffering from mental health impacts in the future.
Flood Action Week takes place from 7- 13 November 2022 and is focused on encouraging people to know what actions they can take themselves to prepare for flooding.
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Flood Action Week 2022 (7 - 13 November 2022)
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