Flood vulnerability and urban resilience: a real-time study of local recovery following the floods of June 2007 in Hull
Research to help develop a policy on flood vulnerability and recovery and improve infrastructure and community resilience to future flood events.
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Background
The flooding that took place in Hull during the summer of 2007 showed how vulnerable urban communities can be to flood incidents. This report explores the experiences of people trying to recover from a flood. It’s based on a study of residents in Hull who were severely affected by the floods in 2007.
Outcomes
This project uses diaries, interviews and group discussions between 2008 to 2011 to explore the experiences of 44 residents during flood recovery. Interviews were also carried out with 18 frontline workers who were involved in flood recovery.
The recovery process can have significant health, economic and social impacts long after the flood waters have gone. This research will be used to develop a policy on flood vulnerability and recovery and improve infrastructure and community resilience to future flood events.