Written Question · S4W-13352 · Session 4
How it supports residents at risk of pluvial flooding.
The question
To ask the Scottish Government how it supports residents at risk of pluvial flooding.
The answer
Flood protection schemes are primarily a matter for local authorities, however the Scottish Government is committed to supporting work that helps protect the people of Scotland from the effects of flooding.
That is why we introduced the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 which sets out a more sustainable and modern approach to managing flood risk from all sources, including pluvial flood risk.
The first ever National Flood Risk Assessment for Scotland was published in December 2011 and is the first step in this new risk-based approach to managing the impacts of floods, where the focus of plans and actions to manage flooding are targeted on where the need and benefits are greatest. The next step is for SEPA to publish new flood risk and flood hazard maps in December 2013.
I would recommend anyone affected by flooding to contact the Scottish Flood Forum. The Forum, which receives funding from the Scottish Government, provides an invaluable source of advice and support. I also encourage any residents affected by flooding to apply for crisis loans through the Department for Work and Pensions.
I am also in discussions with the Association of British Insurers about industry proposals for continuation of flood insurance for the most vulnerable properties once the Statement of Principles ceases this summer.
That is why we introduced the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 which sets out a more sustainable and modern approach to managing flood risk from all sources, including pluvial flood risk.
The first ever National Flood Risk Assessment for Scotland was published in December 2011 and is the first step in this new risk-based approach to managing the impacts of floods, where the focus of plans and actions to manage flooding are targeted on where the need and benefits are greatest. The next step is for SEPA to publish new flood risk and flood hazard maps in December 2013.
I would recommend anyone affected by flooding to contact the Scottish Flood Forum. The Forum, which receives funding from the Scottish Government, provides an invaluable source of advice and support. I also encourage any residents affected by flooding to apply for crisis loans through the Department for Work and Pensions.
I am also in discussions with the Association of British Insurers about industry proposals for continuation of flood insurance for the most vulnerable properties once the Statement of Principles ceases this summer.
In the Official Report
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