Flood Industry News

Hey there, flood industry folks! 🎉 Issue 2 of our magazine is finally here, and we're excited for you to check it out >> https://lnkd.in/eZVHy437 We couldn't have done it without all the amazing contributors and advertisers who got behind us, so thank you to all involved! Got feedback? We'd love to hear it! Your thoughts and ideas are what help us make this magazine even better. Let us know what you think and how we can keep you coming back for more. Go grab a Friday morning cuppa ☕, sit back, and enjoy! Donna and Simon. ⚪ Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. ⚪ Aquamaintain Ltd ⚪ Arup ⚪ Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) ⚪ Building Resilience in Communities (BRIC) ⚪ CIRIA ⚪ Constructing Excellence ⚪ East Lothian Council ⚪ Edison Ives Insurance Solutions ⚪ Environment Agency ⚪ FloodAI ⚪ Flood Control International Ltd ⚪ GeoSmart Information ⚪ Great Yarmouth Borough Council ⚪ Greater London Authority ⚪ Isle Utilities GmbH ⚪ Lewisham Council ⚪ Mary Long-Dhonau OBE ⚪ Northumberland County Council ⚪ Northumbria University ⚪ Plymouth City Council ⚪ South Tyneside Council ⚪ susdrain ⚪ Thames21 ⚪ Thames Water ⚪ The National Flood Forum Eddie Milton, Jon Irwin, Keith Anderson, Josh Walpole, Emily Ross, Turgut Vatan Tosun (Hope I got everyone!) #floodindustrynews #floodindustrymagazine #floodnews #floodcommunity #bringonissue3

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The Environment Agency has published its mid-programme review for the £200 million Flood & Coastal Innovation Programmes. https://lnkd.in/ev9VV9hV

Great to see these Geodesign Barriers in action, keeping flood waters away from the Ironbridge community. We shared this as a case study a little while back >> https://lnkd.in/eXEYwmRw

The informative event hosted by Flood Re, was attended by over 50 members of parliament. https://lnkd.in/eeGAKCgB

Next month our third magazine issue will be making its way to the inboxes of over 22,000 flood industry professionals, featuring news from across the flood industry, PLUS a show preview for FLOODEX. Shortly after, we'll be heading to London for the show, armed with printed copies too! We can squeeze in a case study if you can send content by the end of next week, and there's still some advertising space left. Give us a shout if you'd like to be featured... Email: hello@floodindustry.com Feature in this issue alongside Flood Re, Met Office, GeoSmart Information, Flood Control International Ltd, RAIN Northants, Women in FCERM, Robert Bray Associates and StormTech / ADS

Those with businesses in flood-prone areas find themselves in a precarious situation, with insurance coverage becoming increasingly elusive. Jonathan Bentley of Edison Ives looks at the challenges and solutions in commercial flood insurance. https://lnkd.in/eUP-rfh4 Edison Ives Insurance Solutions

The role of Senior Flood Risk Management Engineer has opened up within the team at Warwickshire. If you want the opportunity to make a real change for flooded communities, why not apply? We will be shortlisting as applications come in, so if you are interested, get your application in early.

While my daughter managed to make it to school this morning, the school bus driver had to take an alternative and unfamiliar route to avoid the rising floodwaters. With additional flood warnings in place, we're anxiously awaiting her safe return home. Tenbury Wells, a town I've called home for most of my life, has experienced its fair share of devastating floods in recent times. The increasing frequency of these "100-year floods" has taken a toll on local residents and businesses. Despite a flood scheme being proposed back in 2019(?), we're still waiting for any tangible progress even though we were promised that the project would be underway this year. As a local, I've witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by the community during these events. The scramble for ineffective sandbags, while a temporary solution, is not enough to address the long-term flood risk. It's disheartening to see the same cycle of flooding and recovery continue year after year. The image depicts Market Street, Tenbury Wells, during the 2007 flood, which was considered a 'once-in-a-century' event at the time. Sadly, this extreme weather occurrence has become more frequent, with a further five major flooding incidents impacting the community since then. Simon. Image: ©Adam Green 2007 Mary Long-Dhonau OBE Ludlow & Tenbury Wells Advertiser Harriett Baldwin #floodactionweek #environmentagency https://lnkd.in/eMgtexNc

Flood plain in action in Northumberland after last night's downpour...