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Did you know…
Every £1 invested in flood defences prevents around £8 in economic damage, meaning this investment alone is expected to shield the economy from more than £10 billion in losses.
Read more on our website thefloodhub.co.uk/news/1-4bn-f...
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Did you know that 15 schools in Greater Manchester now have #raingardens & planters that store 136,000 litres of rainwater, that's over 900 bathtubs’ worth! 🌱
Read more: thefloodhub.co.uk/news/gm-suds...
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UK soil stores more water than all lakes and rivers combined!
🚜Land management is important in managing flood risk at a catchment wide scale.
Find out more here 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/nfm/#agricul...
💡 #FloodFactFriday: Did you know your old real #ChristmasTree can help protect coastal areas? 🌊 Buried in dunes, trees trap sand, support vegetation & stabilise dunes, natural barriers that reduce #coastalflooding & erosion!
Read more: thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/recycle...
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Did you know? Since April, United Utilities cleared 14,000+ blockages, 60% could’ve been avoided! 🚫
Only flush the 3 Ps: Pee, Poo & Paper
Bin cooled fats, oils & grease, don’t pour them down the sink!
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The Environment Agency warns that after a hot, dry summer, heavy rain may not soak into hard ground. Instead, it can run off quickly, increasing flood risk, while drought conditions still continue
Sign up for flood warnings & have a plan in place 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk/
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Follow our 'Coastal Adaptation Focus Week' on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and BlueSky to learn more about coastal change, it’s causes, the impacts of a changing coastline and ways we can adapt to it📲.
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Did you know Summer 2025 has been the warmest on record?
@metoffice.gov.uk statistics show 2025 at the top of the warmest UK summers:
☀️2025: 16.10°C
☀️2018: 15.76°C
☀️2006: 15.75°C
☀️2003: 15.74°C
☀️2022: 15.71°C
📰Click here to read the article🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/news/summer-...
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Did you know? Just 15cm of fast-flowing water can knock you off your feet, and 30cm is enough to move a car.
Flood water might not look dangerous, but it can be fast, powerful, and deeper than it seems. Never walk or drive through it.
thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-safety/
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The UK gov has announced a record £7.9bn flood defence investment over 10 years, the biggest programme in UK history!
It'll fund everything from barriers to wetland restoration to protect homes & businesses.
📖 thefloodhub.co.uk/news/hundred...
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A 30m deep storm tank is being built in #Blackburn as part of a £24.5m project to reduce #flooding and storm overflows 🌧️💧
It’ll hold 12.5 million litres, that’s 5 Olympic pools! 🏊♂️
👉 Read more: thefloodhub.co.uk/news/united-...
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In the UK, current annual damages from coastal flooding is over £500 million, and this figure is expected to rise with climate change
It’s important to:
✅ Have a flood plan
✅ Flood insurance
✅ Flood warnings
✅ Install property flood resilience
➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/household/
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In 2024, the UK saw 43% more rainfall than average, leading to widespread flooding across the country.
This is a stark reminder that climate change is bringing more frequent and intense extreme weather events, including heavier rainfall and increased #flood risk.
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Over the last 5 years, 1 in 8 residents have experienced flooding, yet 57% haven’t taken any steps to protect their homes.
