Emergency
How to check for the likelihood of flooding in your home
Tewkesbury, Windsor, Bocastle, Richmond, Cockermouth – the list of places prone to flooding in the UK is long and, with the impact of climate change, ever growing. For both financial and safety reasons, if you own a home or are thinking of buying one, it’s vital to know the likelihood of it flooding.
How to avoid a home emergency this winter
There’s definitely a nip in the air as we approach the end of autumn and start gearing up for winter. Of course, winter does have its good points; Christmas festivities, cosy nights in and maybe even the odd snowball fight. However, the harsh winter conditions can sometimes start to take their toll. Not only can [...]
Top tips to prepare your home for an emergency
Emergencies caused by disasters both natural and man-made can strike at any time and take many forms. Whether it’s flooding, high winds, industrial accidents or house fires, or even the recent riots in English cities, such events can impact on people’s lives in a potentially terrible way.
How to prepare for a flood
Heavy rain has been forecast for large parts of the UK this weekend. With weather reports from the Met Office suggesting the rain will lead to localised flooding (which has already started in Wales), here’s our action plan for holding back the tide. Watch the weather reports on the TV or radio regularly or check [...]
Get fire-wise and don’t let your home be a victim
As October draws to a close, we are well and truly heading for the depths of winter. The mornings are darker, it seems to be night time at 4pm and it’s definitely harder to crawl out of bed. Obviously winter brings with it some great celebrations too – yes, the advent calendars and Christmas chocolates [...]
Is your home ready for the cold?
A survey by Lloyds TSB Insurance has revealed that bad weather has caused over 1bn worth of damage to British homes in the past year. Apparently the coldest winter in 30 years saw a huge rise in home insurance claims during December and January alone. Over these 2 months, homeowners reportedly made around £200 million [...]
Photos or Photoshop: what would you save in a fire?
Perhaps not the most pleasant thought for a sunny, Friday morning…but if disaster struck your home – what would you save first? Well, according to recent research by Age Concern, your sex may have a bearing on your answer. A study conducted in July this year has revealed that men are three times more likely [...]
National Flood Risk Awareness Week: time to reflect on spending cuts
By Emma on November 2, 2010
November marks the 10th anniversary of the autumn floods in 2000 – the wettest period to hit the UK since records began. Flooding still threatens many homes and businesses across the UK, with the most recent flooding hitting Cumbria in 2009. This week is National Flood Risk Awareness Week. It’s a chance to take stock [...]
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