1. Flood resilience grant

2. Aim of the session Key facts and dates Overview of project delivery Eligibility overview Definition of resilience v resistance measures Overview of the grants Role of voluntary sector Role of members Insurance companies/loss adjusters assisted claims Cumbria growth hub (for businesses) Community projects Where to find out more information

3. Key facts and dates Businesses and residential properties flooding internally (up to 2,500 grants) Storm Desmond and Storm Eva Grants available up to £5k inc vat Activities to date include training, drop in sessions, mail shots and social media Community schemes welcomed Project ends March 17

4. Project delivery team The flood team will consist of the following people Fiona Inston (Project lead) Shaun Senior (Technical lead) Tom McCormick (Technical lead) Sean Hall (Project support) Elaine Hall (Support lead) Additional staff (tbc)

5. Project delivery

6. Eligibility Residential properties - where habitable internal areas of the premise have been damaged by flooding and, Business (including social enterprise) and charitable organisation properties where internal areas of the premise which are critical to the day to day operations (i.e. not storage sheds or warehouses) and have been damaged by flooding Dates of flooding between the 3 rd December and 26 th December 2015

7. Resilient repair vs property protection Resilience measures allow for a more speedy recovery when water does enter a property. Use of flood resilient materials in properties at risk of flooding will greatly reduce the time people are out of properties as the result of future floods. Where resilience or adaptation of a property is recommended, this will involve minor adaptations to the building and use of alternative materials to those used on a like for like basis, which should be familiar to qualified professionals working in the authority.

8. Resilient repair vs property protection - cont Resistance or property protection measures will reduce risk of flooding up to a maximum depth of one metre. The nature of the residual risk should be made clear to the householder. These measures are often less time critical to implement as they are less reliant upon aligning with ongoing repairs.

9. Possible measures

10. Airbrick Cover Self-closing airbrick Sewerage Bung Silicone gel around openings for cables Sump Pump Automatic door gates Move electrics well above likely flood level Move service meters above likely flood level Replace timber floor with solid concrete

11. Overview of the grant Benefit of flood surveys Application process Possible work the grants covers (individual and community schemes) – this is not repair work Quotes required and definition of replacement costs/ like for like Retrospective applications Payment options

12. Example quotes

13. Role of the voluntary sector Signpost to relevant agencies Provide support and guidance where appropriate Promote the grant scheme in the community Aid with community engagement Providing emotional support and practical advice

14. Role of members Promote the grant scheme in the community Aid with community engagement Providing residents and businesses support and practical advice Signpost to relevant agencies Provide support and guidance where appropriate

15. Insurance companies/ loss adjusters assisted claims

16. Cumbria growth hub (for businesses) Flood Recovery Grant Scheme - to support small and medium sized businesses severely affected by the flooding of December 2015. Designed to help businesses to recover quickly and provide a boost to get them trading successfully and sustainable. Administered by Cumbria Growth Hub http://www.cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk/

17. Community projects

18. What next Actions:

19. Where to find out more information Packs provided SLDC website which signpost further locations Six steps to flood protection and resilience http://www.smartfloodprotection.com/ http://www.smartfloodprotection.com/