Cornwall flooding

There are currently 10 flood warnings in force across the South West. The EA has deployed teams to check flood defences and assist emergency services with recovery. BBC report that over 100 homes have been affected and the floodwater is up to 2m in places.

New update to Code for Sustainable Homes

Code for Sustainable Homes Technical Guide updated November 2010. Visit http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/codeguide

New Flood Codes

The EA has announced that they are revising their flood code symbols. Full article at http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/york/hi/people_and_places/nature/newsid_9178000/9178915.stm

National Flood Risk Awareness Week

On 1st-5th November, Landmark and the National Flood Forum are marking the 10th Anniversary of the Great Autumn Floods 2000 by launching the National Flood Awareness Week.




10 years on and 25% of British homes are still at risk of flooding. Will this be a common view of our streets in the future....?

Joking aside, flooding remains a very current and serous issue. The week will raise awareness of flooding and its implications. Various events are being scheduled, including:

• MP reception hosted by Anne McIntosh MP
• "Wear you wellies" to work day to raise funds for the cause
• National and regional media communications

More information can be found at www.floodweek.co.uk

Know your flood risk

National Flood Awareness Week, 1st - 5th Nov 2010. See www.knowyourfloodrisk.co.uk for more details.

Rupert Evans profile in IES newsletter

Check out my profile in the Institution of Environmental Science's newsletter http://www.ies-uk.org.uk/resources/newsletter/issue44/member_profile.html

Housebuilder news

According to House-Builder.co.uk, private sector house building is up 89% on last year.

Latest news from planning portal

See interesting news comment regarding RSS at http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/news/archive/2010/june2010/2010_06_week_1/030610_1

KYFR

The Know Your Flood Risk Campaign is a key part of our CSR and website. Further details of our involvement can be seen at http://www.celebritygenius.com/_global/news.html?articlelink=http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?z2579895838&z=950243767&celebrityKeywords=Rupert Evans&width=1280&height=1024

Flood Warning

Environment Agency has issued 5 flood warnings for East Anglia and in addition to predicted river flooding, there is expected to be a flood risk along the coast from high tides over the next week. Be Prepared! Follow this link to keep up to date with the warnings http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/31618.aspx

Protect you and your business

The summer 2007 floods caused an average of 30k worth of damage for homeowners and 112k damage for businesses. We can help reduce the impact with our Flood Preparation Guide and Business Continuity Plan. Visit us at www.evansriversandcoastal.co.uk for more info.

People News

ERCL Director Rupert Evans becomes Chartered Environmentalist and member of CIWEM.

Rupert said "I am so pleased to have received this qualification. This is recognition of my hard work and continuing commitment to the environment."

It also reflects Rupert's high professional capability and determination, and he hopes to continue to contribute to uphold such professional standards into the future.

Am I at Risk of Flooding?

Most people don't realise that the small river or stream at the end of their road could pose a flood risk. It is worth seeing if your house is located within a floodplain by clicking on the Environment Agency link (under links section of this blog). Or let us do it for you?

If you find out that you are in a floodplain, contact the Environment Agency to determine whether you can sign up to their Flood Warning scheme and start preparing!

Flood Awareness and Preparation

According to the Environment Agency approximately 9% of the five million people living in flood risk areas know how to stay safe during a flood. This shows that there is still a long way to go for us hydrologists to raise awareness of flooding. Many people don't realise that you have more chance of flooding than fire!

ERCL Marketing

January 2010 update

We are pleased to see that our position in the flood risk consultancy industry has been acknowledged by business editors and environmental professionals.
This recognition, we believe, is a strong indicator of our successful marketing strategy.


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