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Call for Communities to ‘Stand up to Flooding’ Anniversary
On the anniversary of severe flooding in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is calling on residents and businesses to prepare for future risks through its ‘Stand up to Flooding’ campaign.
As part of the LRF, we help to prepare, protect and empower communities and businesses, in case of emergency.
The campaign is encouraging local people and businesses to take action to protect themselves before, during and after flooding. It aims to:
- Explain who to contact during flooding
- Recruit more community flood wardens
- Support Community Response Plans
- Help businesses assess flood risk
- Promote resilience through collaboration
Chair of LRF, Callum Faint, said: “During the flooding in January 2025, we saw some great examples of community resilience in action – but we can all do more to protect our own communities.
“While there are lots of organisations offering support, we want to empower communities to stand up to flooding and be better prepared if and when flooding happens - whether that’s by recruiting their own flood wardens or creating a Community Response Plan.”
Quick tips
- Before a flood: Know your risk, sign up for alerts, clear drains, pack essentials, and check insurance for ‘Build Back Better’ clauses.
- During/after: Call 999 in emergencies, turn off utilities, move valuables upstairs, avoid floodwater, and contact the right agency for issues.
- Recovery: Follow LRF’s checklist, speak to insurers before disposal, and consider property flood resilience for the future.
For more information on how to support your community to ‘Stand up to Flooding’, visit: LLR Resilience Forum or Melton Borough Council flooding page.