BeFloodReady is a campaign launched by the Defra funded and Environment Agency supported South West Property Flood Resilience (PFR) Pathfinder Project. BeFloodReady provides information and guidance helping individuals, businesses and communities to BeFloodReady.
Find out more about BeFloodReady at www.befloodready.uk. We have created a range of tools and materials to support those living and working at flood risk.
Missy’s Tale
Watch the story of what happened when Missy and her human family were not ready for flooding and how Property Flood Resilience (PFR) has helped them be better prepared for next time! Created by BeFloodReady and developed by multi-award winning Aardman Animations!
PFR Products
Property Flood Resilience (PFR) is an important element of flood risk management. PFR includes measures that reduce the risk to people and property, enabling households and businesses to reduce the damage caused by floods and speed up recovery and reoccupation.
There are a range of PFR products available that can be used to help reduce the impact of flooding on a building, whether it be a home or a business premises. PFR is split into two categories: Resistance & Adaptation.
Resistance Measures:
Measures that can be fitted to the outside of a property, forming a physical barrier between the flood water and the building. These measures aim to reduce the amount of water entering the building, thereby reducing the damage caused internally. Examples of resistance measures can be seen in the animation videos below:
Adaptation Measures:
Measures and finishes to adapt the internal property fabric that aim to limit the damage caused if water does enter the building. These measures allow the clean up and repair process to occur rapidly, enhancing recoverability. Examples of resilience measures include:
- Water resilient walls
- Water resilient floors
- Flood resilient kitchen features
- Boiler location
- Location of Electrics
- Location of Personal and Valuable items
The FloodPod & Events
You can see the BeFloodReady FloodPod at events around Cornwall. To book the FloodPod for an event, please contact Cornwall Council – floodrisk@cornwall.gov.uk
Resources
We have developed a range of useful resources for you to view and download for free. We have collaborated with a variety of partners to produce materials which will help you understand your flood risk and how PFR can be used to manage flooding at your home or business. These resources also provide information on the types of PFR products available and the different funding options.
Our handy PFR booklet was developed with the Communities Prepared team. Download a PDF version here or get in touch if you would like a hard copy!
The Baseline Report was put together following consultation with key partners, including the Environment Agency and Risk Management Authorities (RMAs). Download a copy here.
Our short introductory presentation and demonstration video takes you through what we mean by PFR and showcases some of the available PFR measures on the market today! View it here
How to find out more
BeFloodReady have developed an information hub at www.befloodready.uk where you will find much more fantastic resources and information.
Contact Us
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