… can cause disruption to critical infrastructure including energy supplies, communications networks, water supply, roads and railways. Around 1,400 properties in Brent are potentially at risk of surface water flooding at least once every 100 years, and 2,000 properties once every 1,000 years. Basement properties have a higher risk, especially of groundwater flooding. However, the council…
… currently has limited knowledge about basement properties. There is also limited government funding for retrofitting existing properties to adapt them to more volatile weather. Public Health The worst health impacts of flooding are likely to affect those with existing health problems, and people in the most vulnerable age groups, typically older people and young children. These groups are most…
… ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE PLAN 9 FLOODING RESILIENCE ACTIONS Action Urgency Score Provide information to people living in high risk areas. a. Flood risk information and emergency procedures b. Encouraging the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDs) More action needed Consider a retrofitting scheme to incorporate green infrastructure and SuDS on council owned properties to reduce…
… the risk of flooding. More action needed Improve advice and support to businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, to understand how flood risk may affect their operations and how to adapt. More action needed Ensure all public and private basement properties are included in asset management databases during stock condition surveys with an aim to have completed this by 2026. Further…
… proportion of UK heat-related deaths are thought to be caused by overheating of homes and other buildings. Brent Council does not currently hold data on the number and location of properties susceptible to overheating. Top floor flats and poorly ventilated buildings are thought to be most at risk. The health impacts of a heatwave will be felt worse in areas of Brent with poor air quality, which…