How to prepare for and respond to flood risks
07/09/2024
The UK faces more frequent and severe flooding due to climate change, with over 5.2 million properties in England - that's one in six - currently at risk of flooding from rivers, the sea, or surface water.
A report sponsored by the National Trust found that many organisations aren't ready for the increased flood posed by climate change. While action is commonly taken after a flood, we need to prepare now to avoid future disasters.
We all need to make changes - as organisations, communities and individuals - to be better prepared for flooding, instead of living with the costs of clean-ups.
Zurich have created an interactive flood guide to help you understand, prepare for and respond to a flood emergency.
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What does the flood guide cover?
Find out more about:
- What is a flood?
- The three types of flood and common causes
- Understanding your area's flood risk
- Warning systems
- Preventive measures and risk management
- Flood emergency response plans
- What to do when a flood happens
- How to make a claim
We've also included an interactive checklist, emergency kit and contact list to help you prepare for a flood. You can also find information on Zurich's Build Back Better initiative, Flood Resilience Toolkit, and Support Services.
Get in touch
If you would like to know more, or if you have any questions concerning the guide, please get in touch with your usual Zurich contact.
To further support this guide, our flood experts are available to host workshops to help you create or enhance a bespoke plan for your organisation in relation to flood risk. If this is of interest, please email the Climate Resilience team at Zurich Resilience Solutions here.
