Directory of Property Flood Resilience products
This Directory is packed with clear, trusted information about practical Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures, from keeping water out to helping your home recover more quickly.
The property flood resilience advocate
“Having been flooded on many occasions, I have been supporting other victims of flooding during recovery for 25 years. My passion is fighting to raise awareness of flood risk and property flood resilience. You can find me working with homeowners, communities, local authorities, the Environment Agency and Flood Re on this mission.” Mary Long-Dhonau OBE
Super Helpful Guides for Property Flood Resilience and Recovery
I have made it my mission to raise awareness of flood risk and to support those at risk. A bit of thought and advanced preparation helps to reduce the horrible impact of floods on individuals, families and businesses.
What is Property Flood Resilience (PFR)?
- Understanding your flood risk: Check your long-term flood risk
- Signing up for flood warnings: If you are at risk of river flooding , sign-up for FREE Environment Agency alerts
- For surface water flooding sign up for Met Office Weather Warnings
- Having a Flood ‘to-do list’ : If you do receive a flood alert or warning, you know exactly what to do and in what order. Download a FREE flood ‘to do list’
- Using products and materials to help keep the water out: These can include non-return valves, self-closing airbricks, flood barriers.
- Installing recoverable measures: These will help your home to dry out more quickly if water does get in, enabling you to return home sooner.
- Greening up your garden: Simple changes like using permeable surfaces, rain gardens or planting more greenery can help the ground absorb more water and reduce surface water runoff.
PFR is about taking practical steps to reduce the damage caused by flooding and helping your home to recover more quickly afterwards. It’s not just about ‘products’ but about awareness, preparedness and recoverability – all of which provide peace of mind.
This website is packed full of impartial information about PFR, so please have a good browse and make a start on your resilience journey.
Blogs & News
The latest news, thinking and industry updates.
The FloodPod Tour
Come and see me on the FloodPod
The Locations for September and October are:
Thursday 25 September 14:00 to 18:00, The Archie Gooch Pavillion, Ilminster, TA19 9FE
Friday 26 September 14:00 to 18:00, Mudford Village Hall, Main Street, Mudford BA21 5TE
Saturday 27 September 14:00 to 18:00, Together Goodlands Gardens, Taunton TA1 1LN
Thursday 2 October, 14:00 to 18:00, Century Theatre Studio, Ashby Road, Coalville LE67 3LN
All the information on this website has been put together by Mary to help those who have been flooded or live at flood risk. Mary works independently and is a 'one woman army'.
Get in touch with Mary
Press Enquiries
Mary is happy to take part in both live and recorded broadcast interviews or provide written statements or more detailed articles regarding flood risk awareness, resilience and recovery.
For more information or to request imagery contact:
Peppa Sheridan MCIPR
+44 (0) 1787 323772
peppa@peptalkpr.co.uk