The Environment Agency is in charge of the inspection and supervision of the UK large reservoir except Scotland, which is the responsibility they have to take very seriously. It has been reflected in safety records that have not died as a result of the reservoir flood since the past 1930.
Understanding the threat of floods in the reservoir begins with knowing if you live in an area that may have affected the reservoir flood. This information can be obtained by looking at the flood map of the reservoir available on the website of the Environment Agency, but since the main one is a large reservoir, reservoirs less than 25,000 cubic meters are not included. These flood maps show areas that are most threatened during floods and are based on the worst-case scenario. This information is utilized by local governments to prepare emergency plans.
Despite having the problem of ensuring that these reservoirs are maintained and maintained, it is the authority of local governments to formulate and implement (unconfirmed) action plans when an emergency occurs . Although the threat of the flood of the reservoir is small, it is necessary to take precautionary measures, but these plans are jointly carried out with the cooperation of the local emergency service, and in the community risk register which the local people can use for digestion and understanding It is documented.
Certain flood risk insurance is required if the owner owns real estate in the region potentially flooded as a result of floods of reservoirs and general floods. This is due to the serious and dramatic flood damage, as shown in the past few years, as in 2007, when large floods cause extensive destruction that brought about great damage to residents.
The Environment Agency and other flood related organizations have always insisted that they are fundamental to protect property and survival. In general, there are 8 levels of approach to flood preparation. This begins with understanding if you are in danger. Next, sign up to receive flood alerts issued by the Environment Agency. In stages 3 and 4, we know how to stop the supply of water, gas and electricity in the house by protecting property in case of flood. Steps 5, 6, and 7 are focused on preparing flood emergency kits, contacting families close to the flood area and preparing to move expensive supplies to higher floors in the property or in the moving car As soon as a flood warning is issued, the pet is guided to the area outside the flood risk area. The last and eighth steps are to purchase or obtain flood protection products such as flood boards and prepare.
