In this episode of The Rising Waters Podcast, we discuss the emotional and physical toll of flooding whilst also sharing first hand accounts from Charlotte Windsor, who experienced the devastation flooding can inflict. We also meet a community activist, Lorna Farr, who shares her insights into how we can all be a bit more prepared to minimise our flood risk and support others to be more flood resilient.

For support with anxiety or trauma or any other effects on well being head to ⁠Where to get urgent help for mental health - NHS⁠

If you want to look into insuring your home, business or rented home – head to Prepare for flooding: ⁠Prepare for flooding: Get insurance - GOV.UK⁠

Check your postcode for possible future flooding: ⁠Check the long term flood risk for an area in England - GOV.UK⁠

Sign up for flood warnings here: ⁠Sign up for flood warnings - GOV.UK⁠

This Weeks Actionable Insights:

Preparation Emphasis on the importance of preparation, including putting together an ‘emergency flood bag’, containing essential items such as spare clothes, food, medication and blankets.

Flood Insurance

First hand stories which amplify the importance of staying on top of insurance renewal and how not having insurance in place can significantly delay recovery after flooding takes place.

Flood Wardens The powerful and impactful work flood wardens do, including helping to monitor water levels and communicating with communities.

Communication and Collaboration Why meeting with and talking to communities is so valuable when it comes to raising awareness of flooding issues and co-ordinating response efforts.

Resilience and Preparedness The importance of community coming together, helping each other and taking personal responsibility and accountability for flood risk management.

Being Aware of Your Flood Risk Valuable insights into how you can check your flood risk online and sign up for free flood warning alerts from the government.

Feedback: if you would like to give us any feedback on the show and what you might like to see in the future, please let us know here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/63P2KWG

This podcast was funded by the Environment Agency and the Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, in partnership with North East England's Risk Management Authorities and Local Lead Flooding Authorities.

Created and Produced with the fantastic Flamingo Heights, Newcastle. #FloodResilience #EnvironmentAgency #FloodPreparedness #FloodRecovery #RisingWaters