Are you prepared for more flooding?
So, at last, the Government are due to give their official response to Sir Michael Pitt’s reviews into the flooding last year.
The biggest surprise so far is the Hull Daily Mail article this morning which suggested that many of us are not facing up to the threat of flooding.
I’ve been reluctant to write about it too much on this blog as I recognise I was one of the lucky ones who avoided being knee deep in water in my own home. Even so, I am quite astonished with the Environment Agency’s recent poll which claims only nine per cent of those whose homes could flood have found out how to stay safe in the event of a flooding.
Even worse, only three per cent of people in a flood risk area have prepared a flood kit. We are talking about essential items here – copies of key documents, torches, waterproof clothing – even sandbags if people are particularly determined to protect their properties.
Don’t get me wrong, I can completely understand why people have pointed the finger at the Environment Agency, local Councils and the Government about their preparation and response plans, but I am amazed that people would still rely on them to protect their own homes. Surely when faced with water gushing into your house, it’s going to be you that has to respond immediately rather than sitting twiddling your thumbs waiting for the emergency services or council workers to come to the rescue?
Anyway, rant over. I for one am looking forward to hearing what the Government has to say about Sir Pitt’s 92-point plan, which he hopes will help flood-risk areas. Keep checking the Mail’s flood section on their website for the latest
Tags: Environment Agency, Flooding
