How to prepare for a flood ā Top 9 tips
Posted by BRUCE WISHART
Did you know that over 5 million people in England alone are at risk of flooding? While the causes of floods may vary, their impact can be devastating if you're not prepared. With climate change contributing to more frequent and severe floods, itās essential to have a plan in place. Rather than worrying about what may happen, itās better to take action and be prepared. Thatās why weāve put together this list of essential tips to help you prepare for flooding and minimise its impact. 1. Assess Your Flood Risk Flood maps have changed significantly in recent years, and your...
Campsite Flooding: Pitching Effective Flood Defence Solutions
Posted by NATASHA SMITH
Flooding poses a significant threat to outdoor areas, and campsites are no exception. Often found in areas with high flood risks, campsites are subject to flooding that can disrupt operations, damage property and endanger those on site. With climate change pushing the temperature upwards and encouraging more extreme weather, recreational areas like campsites are increasingly vulnerable to a range of floods. So, how can these sites adopt effective flood defence solutions to safeguard these spaces and ensure the public can continue to enjoy areas of natural beauty? Types of floods impacting campsites River Flooding: Often situated in the countryside, camping...
The Science Behind Sandbags for Flooding: A Sinking Solution
Posted by BRUCE WISHART
In February 2024, the EUās climate service reported that global warming has exceeded 1.5C across an entire year. With this, comes a huge risk of increased flooding worldwide. So, what can we do to protect the people around us and our environment from these natural disasters? Predominantly, we need effective flood defence measures in place that offer rapid response times and durability. The question is, are traditional flood defence measures like sandbags fit for the job? How effective are sandbags for flooding? Despite their sturdy appearance, sandbags have inherent structural limitations that allow water to seep through the gaps between...
Product Spotlight: How to Divert Devastating Flood Waters with FloodFence
Posted by BRUCE WISHART
With flood waters rising, every second counts. Learn all about FloodFence and how it diverts risk from your people, your premises, and the immediate environment. Floods are not a new threat to homeowners or businesses, but they are a growing one. In the UK today, youāre more likely to get flooded than you are burgled, with annual costs for flood damage falling somewhere around Ā£1.1 billion across England.Ā 40% of businesses donāt reopen after suffering a catastrophic loss of the sort flooding brings, putting emphasis on proactive measures that can be deployed quickly to prevent flood damage before it occurs....
Emtez Acquires Specialist Flood Management Solutions Provider Fluvial Innovations
Posted by BRUCE WISHART
Protect your people, premises, and the environment with our new range of specialist flood management solutions, available through our acquisition of Fluvial Innovations.Ā In 2021, summer flooding in Central and Western Europe claimed at least 212 lives, marking it as the deadliest weather-related flood in Europe in more than 50 years according to the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control). Climate change predictions heighten this risk for many regions across Europe as global sea levels rise, floodplains shrink, and general trends towards urbanisation increase both the likelihood and the severity of predicted flooding in the UK and across...