Flooding recovery
The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 places a statutory duty on the Environment Agency to develop a National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy for England. This strategy describes what needs to be done by all risk management authorities (RMAs) who are involved in flood and coastal erosion risk management for the benefit of people and places. This strategy requires all responsible bodies to plan, prepare and respond to future flood events, ensuring appropriate recovery activities are executed in a timely manner. These activities are for local and national government agencies, as well as for individuals, communities, industry and charity organisations.
The ‘recovery phase’ following a flood event includes cleaning and drying of homes and properties to ensure and check for any health risks as a result of the flood. This section explains the different aspects of flood recovery and the recommended ways to clean up, to minimise potential risks to public health, covering advice for frontline responders and important messages that they can provide to residents affected by flooding.
Cleaning up after a flood
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