The aim of flood protection exhibitions is to bring together flood protection products and services, ideas, help and information, for the benefit of those who have been affected by or are at risk of flooding.

The first flood protection exhibition was held in Bewdley in June 2001, and organised by Bewdley Residents’ Flood Committee. It enabled householders to see for themselves the range of flood protection products available. What had been planned as a local event turned into one of national importance, with potential customers attending from all over the country, and firms coming from as far away as Sweden to exhibit their products.

Since then the idea has been taken up by Emergency Planning Officers, Local Authorities, the Environment Agency and community action groups, and a whole series of flood protection exhibitions have taken place round the country.

Flood protection exhibitions not only provide a method for suppliers of flood protection products and services to reach their scattered market. They offer a one-stop-shop for flooding information and help, bringing together those affected by flooding with those who may be able to offer a solution. These normally include manufacturers and suppliers of flood protection products, drying and restoration companies, voluntary bodies offering support and advice, Environment Agency flood warning and flood defence teams, the Water Companies, Community Council for Water, County Councils, District Councils and Emergency Planning Units.

At the same time the agencies have a chance to hear at first hand about the problems faced by those affected by flooding. They have the opportunity to distribute publications, explain policy and promote to their target audience the work they are doing to alleviate flooding or its effects.

The National Flood Forum can offer support to the organisers of flood protection exhibitions please contact the office on 01299 403101 for further information.

The National Flood Forum maintains a calendar of flood protection exhibitions to try and space such events. Most flood protection firms are very small and cannot cope with flood protection exhibitions set only a few days apart.

Calendar of Flood Protection Exhibitions

If you are arranging a flood protection exhibition, please tell us as early as possible so that we can add your event to the list. We can also offer support with planning, publicity and potential exhibitors. Telephone the National Flood Forum on 01299 403101 or e-mail 

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