I think this must be about the wettest June on record for the UK. Two weeks ago, the building I work in got flooded, so we all got to go home at lunchtime. There has been a lot more rain at the start of this week (sounds like Sheffield and Doncaster got it worst). Now they're forecasting even more rain for the weekend!
Lots of people are complaining that the Environment Agency aren't doing enough to protect people's homes from flooding. People are blaming the government/councils for letting developers build on flood-plains. What are the home owners themselves doing though? Are they taking responsibility and action for looking after their own property? Or are they just waiting for and expecting someone else to do it?
There are companies that provide flood defences for properties. I accept it's not cheap, but what does it cost if you get flooded? From what they were saying on the radio the other day, there are a variety of options depending on the exact circumstances, such as water-proof air-bricks, water-tight door seals, perimeter skirts etc.
Don't get me wrong, I have complete sympathy with anyone who has suffered as a result of the floods, but I am very much of the opinion that we have to take action to look after ourselves, not just expect someone else (i.e. the government) to look after us all the time. To borrow a famous quote:
Lots of people are complaining that the Environment Agency aren't doing enough to protect people's homes from flooding. People are blaming the government/councils for letting developers build on flood-plains. What are the home owners themselves doing though? Are they taking responsibility and action for looking after their own property? Or are they just waiting for and expecting someone else to do it?
There are companies that provide flood defences for properties. I accept it's not cheap, but what does it cost if you get flooded? From what they were saying on the radio the other day, there are a variety of options depending on the exact circumstances, such as water-proof air-bricks, water-tight door seals, perimeter skirts etc.
Don't get me wrong, I have complete sympathy with anyone who has suffered as a result of the floods, but I am very much of the opinion that we have to take action to look after ourselves, not just expect someone else (i.e. the government) to look after us all the time. To borrow a famous quote:
"You think safety is expensive, try having an accident!"
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