Flood protection event

Over 8,000 properties in Herefordshire are at risk of flooding.  Come and find out how you can protect your home.

When: Monday 7 November 2011

Where: Bodenham Parish Hall, Bodenham, Herefordshire, HR1 3JT

Entry is free. Everyone is welcome.

Flood protection exhibition: 2 - 6pm

Showcasing flood protection products with advice from manufacturers, Herefordshire Council, the Environment Agency and local flood action groups. Companies in attendance will include;

• Flash Front Doors
• Flood Ark
• Flood Bond
• Flood Gate
• Flood Guards
• Floodtite
• Flood Wall
• Hydrologic
• Know You Flood Risk Campaign
• UK Flood Barriers
• Watertight International
• White House Construction Ltd

For full details of everyone involved in the exhibition please see the 'Programme - Afternoon Exhibition' in the resource box below

The Know Your Flood Risk Campaign will be giving away copies of the newly launched home owners guide to flood resilience.

Flood protection and insurance workshop: 7 - 9pm

Presentations from Herefordshire Council, Environment Agency, Know Your Flood Risk, British Insurance Brokers Association, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Flood Bond and Bodenham Flood Protection Group, as well as a recorded interview with the Association of British Insurers. The Know Your Flood Risk campaign, which is headed by Mary Dhonau OBE, will also be launching their national flood awareness week.  Experts will be on hand during the evening for an 'Any Questions' session chaired by Andrew Easton of BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester. Questions will need to be submitted in advance.

To find out more details about who will be involved in the evening workshop please see the 'Programme - Evening Workshop' in the resource box below.

To submit a question for 'Any Questions' complete the or phone 01432 261923.