Scots launch forum to provide support for flood victims

19 November 2008

A new forum to support individuals and help them to protect themselves against flooding was launched in Scotland last week.

The Scottish Flood Forum – funded by the Government and set up by the National Flood Forum – will raise awareness of flood warnings and self-help measures, while providing an independent voice for flood victims.

Launching the forum in Broxburn, West Lothian, which was hit by flash flooding this summer, environment minister, Michael Russell, said: ‘The new forum aims to give people practical advice which we can all heed to help protect ourselves against flooding.

‘It is increasingly important to raise awareness of flooding in this way, following one of the wettest summers on record.

‘By investing £180,000 in this forum, we aim to provide the means to help people identify and reduce flood risk wherever possible, to protect our environment, our people and our economy.’

The National Flood Forum was set up in England and Wales in 2002, following the floods of 2000. The forum provides support and advice to communities and individuals that have been flooded or are at risk.

Supported by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, the Scottish Flood Forum will help establish a network of community-based groups in high-risk areas. The forum will also promote a more sustainable approach to flood risk management.

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