the Scottish Flood Forum

28/09/2026

🚍 Flo Takes Flood Resilience to the Scottish Parliament

On Wednesday, 23 September, Flo, the Scottish Flood Forum's flood bus, made a timely visit to the Scottish Parliament as Edinburgh experienced surface water flooding and MSPs took part in an important debate on flood resilience.

During the visit, SFF Director Carol Raeburn, Community Resilience Manager Kasha Jarosz, members of the Scottish Government Flood Team, and Scottish Flood Forum trustees met with parliamentarians and the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs, Gillian Martin, to discuss the challenges communities face and the importance of building flood resilience across Scotland.

It was a valuable opportunity to highlight the real-life impacts of flooding, share community experiences, and reinforce the need for continued collaboration to help people and places become better prepared for future flood events.

28/09/2026

Great advice from the Flood Hub!

🌧️ If you live in an area at risk of flooding, taking a few simple steps now can make a big difference when severe weather strikes.

Being flood resilient isn't just about protecting your property. It's about being prepared, staying informed and knowing how to respond. Key steps include signing up for flood warnings, ensuring you have appropriate insurance, installing property flood resilience measures, creating a flood plan and connecting with local community support networks.

By planning ahead, you can help reduce the impact of flooding on your home, family and community. 💧

Learn more about the 5 Steps to Flood Resilience ➡️https://thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FT-Q-R90-5-steps-to-flood-resilience.pdf

22/09/2026

Another good advice from Flood Re ...

🎒🏠 Back to school: What's in your Property Flood Resilience backpack?

As children head back to school and families get ready for a busy autumn, it's also a good time to think about whether your home is prepared for the wetter months ahead.

If we were packing a Property Flood Resilience backpack, it would include:

📱 Turning on Flood alerts
📋 A household flood plan
📄 Important documents and insurance policy details stored somewhere easy to access
📞 Emergency contact information to hand
🏠 Knowledge of the flood resilience measures that could help protect your property

Taking a few simple steps now could make a big difference if flooding happens.

Need help getting started? Download Flood Mary's 4-step guide to preparing a household emergency plan:👇

https://floodmary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/preparing-a-household-emergency-plan.pdf

✅ You can also download Flood Mary's Household Flood To-Do List, which includes a handy checklist for building an emergency kit and grab bag, helping ensure you have the essentials ready if flooding occurs:

https://floodmary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Household-flood-to-do-list-2026_download.pdf

❓What would be the first thing you'd pack in your Property Resilience backpack?

21/09/2026

📍 FLO is coming to Edinburgh!

Our flood bus, FLO, will be outside the Scottish Parliament on 23 September from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

If you have questions about flooding, property protection, or Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures, come along and chat with us. Carol, SFF Director, and Kasha, Community Resilience Manager, will be on hand to offer advice and answer your questions.

We'd love to meet you, so if you're in the area, please stop by and say hello! 👋

14/09/2026

While the dry weather has been a welcome change, flood season is just around the corner. Take a few minutes to check your insurance policy and make sure you're adequately covered for flood-related risks.

❓Did you know there's a tool designed to help people find flood insurance?

The Flood Insurance Directory, developed in collaboration with Find Insurance - BIBA and the The ABI, brings together specialist insurance providers from across the market, including both Flood Re and non-Flood Re insurers.

🏡Since launching in 2022, the directory has helped more than 35,000 households find suitable flood insurance cover.

Whether you're struggling to find insurance or simply want to explore your options, the directory can help point you in the right direction.

🔗Find out more: https://www.biba.org.uk/find-insurance/buildings-contents-flood-zone/

11/09/2026

Where would the water go? 💧

This time, there isn't just one thing to spot.

Imagine several hours of heavy rain falling on this street.

👀 Can you identify the likely route that floodwater could take?

Look for:
⬇️ Low points
🛣️ Roads that slope downhill
🚪 Low thresholds and entrances
🌊 Places where water could collect
🏠 Properties that sit lower than the road

WHY IT MATTERS

Understanding how water moves through your community can help flood groups identify properties at risk, vulnerable locations and potential places where intervention could reduce the impacts of flooding.

🗺️ Try it in your own community: after rainfall, look for evidence of where water has travelled — such as debris lines, sediment, standing water or staining.

The question isn't just “where does flooding happen?” — it's “where does the water come from, and where does it go?”

10/09/2026

Can you spot the vulnerable point? 🏠

This one is closer to home.

Look carefully at the outside of the property. 👀

Which feature could allow floodwater into the building?

ANSWER: A low-level airbrick.

Airbricks are important for ventilation, but low-level airbricks can provide a pathway for floodwater to enter a property.

For properties at risk of flooding, appropriate measures may include self-closing airbricks or removable airbrick covers.

🏠 Take a walk around your property and check:
• Where are the airbricks?
• How high are they above ground level?
• Are any below or close to the surrounding ground level?
• Could water reach them during flooding?

Have you checked yours recently?

09/09/2026

What’s wrong with this picture? 🌊

Look closely at the watercourse. 👀

Can you spot anything that could cause problems when water levels rise?

ANSWER: Debris and obstructions near a bridge.

Branches, vegetation, rubbish and other debris can become trapped at culverts and bridge openings. This can restrict the flow of water and cause water levels to rise.

🌧️ Before autumn rainfall arrives, flood groups can check known pinch points in their area and report concerns to the relevant authority.

⚠️ Remember: never put yourself at risk by approaching fast-flowing or rising water.

Does your community have a known flood pinch point?

07/09/2026

Can you spot the flood risk? 🌧️

Take a look at this scene. 👀

There’s one feature that could increase the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall.

Can you spot it?

💬 Find the answer in the comments

07/09/2026

A wee reminder about our visit in Hamilton.

🌧️🚍 Come and Visit the Scottish Flood Forum at the Community Climate Resilience Event! 🚍🌧️

The Scottish Flood Forum and our flood bus, FLO, will be attending the Community Climate Resilience Event in Hamilton.

Our team members Derek and Kasha will be on hand throughout the day to answer your questions about Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures and practical steps you can take to better protect your home from flooding.

If you're in the area, we'd love to meet you, so please come along and have a chat with us at the FLO bus in the car park.

📍 Whitehill Neighbourhood Centre
📍 Hamilton, Lanarkshire
📅 Tuesday, 8 September
🕙 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

💙 Whether you're looking for advice about flood protection products, preparing your property for future flooding, or understanding your flood risk, we're here to help.