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What’s Inside a Flood Preparedness Pack?
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The RAIN Project is funded by Defra as part of the ยฃ200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes, which is managed by the Environment Agency. The programmes will drive innovation in flood and coastal resilience and adaptation to a changing climate.
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As part of the RAIN Project’s Property Flood Resilience (PFR) programme, every participating household receiving flood resilience measures is also provided with a Preparedness Pack, supplied by our contracted installation partner, Watertight International.
Designed as a waterproof grab bag, the pack provides a safe and accessible place to store important documents, emergency contact details, medications and, crucially, a personal flood plan. It also contains a range of practical items that could prove invaluable if a flood alert or warning is issued.
These include items such as emergency foil blankets, a headtorch for hands-free use during power outages or night-time emergencies, gloves, hand sanitiser, a mobile phone power bank, aluminium tape for temporary sealing measures, and a toilet bung to help reduce the risk of sewage backflow.
While every household’s needs may differ, the principle remains the same: having essential information and equipment ready to go in a waterproof bag or plastic box can help residents respond more quickly, safely and confidently during a flood event.
In the video below, RAIN Programme Lead Alan Ryan is joined by Dave Williams from Watertight International to take a closer look inside the Flood Preparedness Packs and explain why being ‘flood ready’ forms such an important part of flood resilience.
We hope the video encourages more residents across our catchments (and beyond!) to think about their own flood preparedness. Whether you live in an area at risk of flooding or simply want to be better prepared for emergencies, having a grab bag and a clear plan can make a significant difference when every minute counts.
Watch the video to find out what’s included and how you can create your own Flood Preparedness Pack at home.