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Supporting communities across the North West to manage flood and coastal erosion risk. Visit our website for more flood resilience information: thefloodhub.co.uk

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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
💧 A catchment-based approach to managing #flood risk looks at the bigger picture, using a range of measures across the whole catchment rather than relying on a single solution in one location. Find out more ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
☀️ A year of record temperatures and weather extremes has shown how our climate is changing. 🌊 But #ClimateChange isn't just about hotter weather. Rising sea levels, coastal flooding and erosion can all increase flood risk. thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🏠 Buying a property? Don't forget to check the flood risk. Understanding the risk before you purchase can help you avoid unexpected costs, insurance challenges and future disruption. Even if a property hasn't flooded before, it may still be at risk. ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🍂 As we head into autumn and winter, flood alerts and warnings become more common. Do you know what the different warnings mean and what action to take? Learn more and prepare ahead of flooding 💧 ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/household/
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
⚠️ Not everyone can sign up for the Environment Agency #FloodWarning Service, and warnings don't cover every type of flooding. Other useful triggers include: 🌧️ Met Office weather warnings 📈 River & sea levels 🌊 Tide tables 📱 Local updates & social media 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#NFM has benefits far beyond reducing flood risk: 💧 Reduces flooding & erosion ✅ Improves water quality 🦋 Supports wildlife & biodiversity 🌳 Creates habitats and green spaces 👥 Brings communities together Find out more: thefloodhub.co.uk/nfm/#section-4
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🌊 "I live on a hill, so I won't flood." 🌊 "Flooding only happens near rivers or the sea." 🌊 "It only floods in winter." Heard a flood "fact" you're not sure about? 🤔 Send it our way and we'll help bust some common flooding myths. #FloodRisk #FloodAwareness #TheFloodHubPeople #Flooding
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🏡 Flood insurance can make a big difference to recovering after a flood. 💧 Find out how #FloodRe helps eligible homeowners in flood risk areas access more affordable cover. Learn more: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u... #FloodInsurance #FloodRe #FloodRisk
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🏡 Effective Property #FloodResilience ( #PFR ) means considering every possible entry point for #floodwater, from doors and air bricks to vents and drains. A whole-property approach can help reduce flood damage and support a quicker recovery. ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/pfr/
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📚 Need resources for teaching flooding, rivers or climate change this term? The Flood Hub's Learning Section contains KS2, KS3 and KS4 presentations, lesson plans and worksheets, developed by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social Flood Hub People and ready to download. 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/learning/
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🌊 Curious about how coastal #flooding occurs? High tides, storm surges and strong winds can all increase flood risk along our coastlines. Learn more with our #CoastalFlooding toolkit 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/coastal-floo... #FloodAware #ClimateChange #BeFloodAware #Coast
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Do you know what the different #flood alerts and warnings mean? Do you know what actions should be taken with each one?💧 ⚠️ Check your flood risk ⚠️ Sign up for flood warnings ⚠️ Have a plan Read more and sign up for flood warnings here : thefloodhub.co.uk/household/
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🏡 Our Property Flood Resilient House highlights a range of measures that can help reduce flood damage and support recovery, including sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) 🌱 that help manage rainwater and surface water around your property. ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/pfr/#section-3
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
💧 Did you know flooding can come from a variety of sources? It's not just rivers. Surface water, groundwater, sewer and coastal flooding can all affect homes and communities. Learn more in our Types of Flooding guide: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u... #FloodAware #FloodResilience #Flooding
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Flooding can happen with little warning, so it's important to be prepared. Tasks like moving important items upstairs, keeping key documents safe, and planning what you'll do before a flood can help you recover more quickly afterwards. 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Hello from The Flood Hub! We're pleased to be back and actively using our social media channels again. Keep an eye out for our upcoming focus weeks where we'll be sharing flood resilience tips, news, events and resources, so make sure you're following along.
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Protecting your property from #flooding doesn't always cost a fortune. You may be able to make cheap but effective changes, such as adding air brick covers or re-pointing your bricks. 🏘️💧 Take a look at some ideas here: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
💧Lesson 4 ‘Upper, Middle and Lower Course, Part 2’ – Now live 🌍 2️⃣Formation of 2 landforms found in the middle course 4️⃣Formation of 4 landforms found in the lower course There’s a lot to remember, but we’ve broken it down with graphics, images and videos✅ 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
💧Lesson 3 ‘Upper, Middle and Lower Course, Part 1’ – Now live 🌍 🧠The Bradshaw model 4️⃣ Step by step formation of 4 landforms found in the upper course We’ve designed simple and clear graphics to show the formation of these landforms too! 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la... #KS4 #GCSE
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
💧Lesson 2 ‘Long and Cross Profiles’ – Now live 🌍 🤔Students often struggle with these, but our lesson clearly explains both components before exploring: - River discharge - Velocity - Cross-sectional area - And more! Access them here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la... #KS4 #GCSE #Year11 #Geography
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Lesson 1 ‘River Processes’ – Now live 🌍 Can your #GCSE students explain❓: - Tributaries - Abrasion - Suspension Our lesson covers all these and more, before giving students an opportunity at practicing some GCSE style questions. Access them here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la... #Geography
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🤔What’s included in our NEW #KS4 River Landscapes package? 🚣River processes like saltation 🏔️Landforms like gorges 📈Flashy hydrographs ❌Floodplain zoning And much more! Access them here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la... #Geography #GeographyTeacher #GSCEGeography #GCSE #PhysicalGeography
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🚨👩‍🏫🎒Our NEW #KS4 River Landscapes #Geography package created by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social has launched📚 It includes: 🚣River processes 🏔️Long & cross profiles 🌊Upper, middle, lower course of a river 💧Flooding 📈Hydrographs ⛏️& management Access them here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
⚠️ There are currently 7 #flood alerts and 1 flood warning across the North West. 🌊 Flood Warning: #Burrow Beck at #Lancaster 💧 Flood Alerts across #Cumbria and #Lancashire. Check if you’re at risk and sign up for flood alerts here: thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
It's important to be aware of some of the dangers & risks that entering #floodwater can cause: ⚠️Hidden danger ⚠️Fast flowing water ⚠️Dangerous objects ⚠️Contamination ⚠️Electricity Check out our resource for more info➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
✏️Teachers, do you know about #NaturalFloodManagement? #NFM involves mimicking or working with nature! 🌲💧 Our #flooding #KS2 #education package provide a fun and interactive way for children to learn about this important topic. Access them here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks2-flooding...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
#FloodFactFriday 🌊 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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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
#Teachers, is #ClimateChange part of your curriculum?🌡️🌍 We have a #KS2 #education package which aims to increase pupils’ knowledge on climate change, its causes & the effects!📖🌡️ Check it out here➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/ks2-climate-... #Geography #UKEdChat #GeographyTeacher
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The sun’s out and gardens are getting some attention 🌱☀️ Did you know your garden can help reduce flood risk? Rain gardens, permeable paving and water butts can all help soak up rainwater 💧 Read more: thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/how-you...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Traditional hessian #sandbags are not the best option for flood defence as they are heavy, easily rot and are not always available at the time of #flooding! Find out why alternative sandbags are a better option: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Our ‘Property Flood Resilient House’ resource highlights a range of practical #flood resistant and resilient measures that can be used to better protect your #property. Explore our interactive #PFR house to learn more: thefloodhub.co.uk/pfr/#section-3
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🌊⚠️ Does your community have a #flood plan? Community Flood Plans help neighbours prepare, respond and support each other when flooding happens. Download our guide to get started: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We hope you have enjoyed following our 'Understanding #Riparian Ownership' focus week. Have you found anything new out?🤔 Our Riparian Owner toolkit contains all the resources we’ve shared🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... If you’ve any questions, or contact us here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/contact-us/
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Do you want to find out the answers to our #riparian owner quiz? 🤔 Give our quiz a go and the answers will be revealed 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... How many did you get right?💭 #WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
🤯 Question 5➡ Properties D, E and F are riparian owners. What could they do next? A. Install an access gate B. Create an inspection and maintenance schedule C. Ensure any grass clippings or pollution doesn’t enter the watercourse D. All of the above ➡ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
🤔#RiparianOwner Quiz Question 4... Which out of the properties D. E and F are riparian owners? A. All of them B. E and F C. None of them ➡ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... #WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
🤯Time for question 3➡ Property C would like to farm their land. In which direction should the tractor cultivate the land? A. Horizontally B. Vertically C. Apply a mix of land management techniques ➡ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... #WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #Landowner #Riparian
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
🤔 #RiparianOwner Question 2 Property B noticed a large tree has fallen into the channel shown behind the house. The tree is causing a blockage in the channel which is impeding the flow of water. Should they… ➡ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Question 1🤯 Property A shows a row of terraced houses. Are these properties #riparian owners? A. Yes B. No Cast your vote here➡ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... #FloodRisk #FloodAware #Landowner
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Time to put your riparian knowledge to the test! We’ve covered a lot this week, let’s see how much you can remember.🤔 We’ll be sharing the questions throughout today, but take the quiz here and see how many you can get correct! ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... #FloodRisk #FloodAware #Riparian
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
#RiparianOwners are encouraged to manage their watercourse and land sustainably where possible. This may include: 🌲planting trees 🦆restoring wetlands 🚜incorporating buffer strips or wildflower planting on farmland. To find out about what works require a permit, click here🔗 www.gov.uk/permission-w...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🧑‍🌾Riparian owners who are #farmers should consider actions to reduce the risk of pollution like: 🌾 prevent drainage from flowing into watercourses 🐄 Keeping livestock away from banks and watercourses 🚜 Ensuring animal carcasses are removed Landowner section🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/landowner/#r...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🌲A #riparian owner may consider the management of trees and bushes alongside and within the watercourse. 💧You should leave tree branches and roots in the channel where possible and only remove them if they pose a risk to flooding or obstruct navigation. 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🦺Are you a riparian owner and planning to carry out maintenance work on your watercourse? Before starting any tasks you must prioritise your safety!👷 The maintenance which should be undertaken is unique to each watercourse.💧 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
💧So far this week, we’ve discussed the rights and responsibilities of a #riparian owner But what do these actually involve? What actions need to be taken, and how should they be carried out? Check out this blog written by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social here 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/riparia...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
📹Check out our Riparian Owner animation here👇. It highlights some of the different situations where a property is a riparian owner👇 #WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
As a riparian owner, you have the right to: 🌊abstract a maximum of 20 cubic metres of water a day from a watercourse that directly adjoins your land 🐄 Landowners can use the water within their boundary for normal purposes, such as watering livestock 🔗 www.gov.uk/guidance/che...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
As a riparian owner you have the right to: 🧑‍🌾 use the water in a watercourse for 'normal purposes', such as for livestock 🔨 use the water in a watercourse for 'other purposes' like manufacturing 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The Flood Hub @thefloodhub.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
As a riparian owner you have the right to: 🐟fish in your watercourse Want to find out more? Check out the EA's ‘Your Watercourse: Rights and Roles’ document 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u... #WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian
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