Flood Action Week 2024 - Eye on Calderdale

In England there are around 5.5 million homes and businesses at risk of flooding. The cost of flooding to a home can be tens of thousands of pounds. Flooding also brings a significant risk to life.

Research shows the mental health impacts can last for at least 2 years after flooding has happened, and depression, anxiety and PTSD can affect up to a third of people who have been flooded.

But, crucially, taking steps to prepare for flooding, and knowing what to do in a flood can significantly reduce the damages to a home and possessions, reduce risk to life, and reduce the likelihood of suffering from mental health impacts in the future.

Knowing just one action to take during a flood can reduce the effects on your home and family, and even save a life.

This Flood Action Week, make it your aim to know what to do in a flood.

Learn what to do in a flood.