Householders Guide to Property Flood Resilience
This guide contains a comprehensive overview of all the products that are available on the market. It also gives information as to 'who does what' in Flood Risk Management.
The property flood resilience champion
“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 July are:
Monday 21 July 14:00 to 18:30: Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
Monday 28 July 11:00 to 18.00: Cricket Club, Billingborough Road, Billingborough, Lincolnshire
Tuesday 29 July 11:00 to 18:00: Car park at Surfleet Sluice, Reservoir Road, Surfleet, Lincolnshire
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