Flood Risk Management & Climate Change Warwickshire Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee Tuesday 9 th October Peter Clarke Flood Risk Mapping & Data Management Team Leader Central Area – Midlands Region
Climate Change? More frequent storms More severe weather Summer floods!!!
Summer Floods
Predicting Impacts Flood modelling Hazard mapping Climate change map
What can we do? Raise awareness Build defences Flood warnings Prevent inappropriate development Reinstate natural floodplain
What can you do? Flood protection products Emergency planning Protect infrastructure SuDS
Impact of Floods Services and utilities Environment Transport Displaced residents Public health
Flood Risk Management & Climate Change Warwickshire Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee Tuesday 9 th October Peter Clarke Flood Risk Mapping & Data Management Team Leader Central Area – Midlands Region