THE Environment Agency’s Floodmobile will be visiting two Calderdale towns next week to help advise people how to protect their property when severe weather strikes.

The Floodmobile is visiting Brighouse and Todmorden on Thursday, March 24, and Friday, March 25.

The mobile home showcases more than 50 ways that people can increase resilience to their properties and reduce the risks of flooding.

Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Programme Board have often recommended people get their own flood plans drawn up to respond as quickly as possible when there is a risk of flooding.

Calderdale Council’s Cabinet member for Climate Change and Resilience, Coun Scott Patient (Lab, Luddenden Foot) is himself a volunteer flood warden in Mytholmroyd and said Storm Franklin is still very fresh in the minds of Calderdale residents and businesses.

“We’re pleased to welcome the Floodmobile to the borough.

“It’s a practical way to help people prepare for future flooding, which is sadly very likely as we continue to live in a climate emergency.

“The council, the Environment Agency, many other partner organisations and communities are working hard to reduce flood risk, increase resilience and tackle climate change across Calderdale.

“Alongside this work, it’s really important for local people to continue to be aware of the risks and have a flood plan to help reduce damage and disruption.

“This includes preparing homes using measures shown in the Floodmobile,” he said.

Industry experts along with Environment Agency and Calderdale Council staff will be on hand to provide specialist advice on how to better protect homes and businesses from flooding and showcases more than 50 examples of different products that can help..

It is scheduled to make an appearance at the Tesco car park on Huddersfield Road, Brighouse, on Thursday, March 24, followed by the Aldi car park at Burnley Road, Todmorden town centre, on Friday, March 25.

The Floodmobile highlights the need for property adaptation, particularly in flood-prone areas, which will also increase the likelihood of a quicker recovery following a flood.

Examples of measures that can be installed include waterproof plaster, pumps, barriers, flood doors, non-return valves, self-closing air bricks, periscope covers, and recoverable kitchens.

The Environment Agency, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is developing the Brighouse Flood Alleviation Scheme to better protect 216 homes in the area and members of the project team will be at the Brighouse event to answer any questions regarding the scheme.