After the flood

The terrible floods in Cockermouth recall memories of the devastation caused to Hull and the poor level of support for local people in the aftermath.
We must put in place effective measures to deal with post-flood recovery as wetter conditions are something we are going to have to get used to.
A study by Lancaster University after Hull produced a submission to DEFRA's consultation on the Draft Flood and Water Management Bill.
One of the findings says: 'It is vital for the government to rethink the recovery process to ensure that better, more long-term support is available for residents affected by flooding. The draft bill makes very little reference to this longer-term process and yet learning how to provide better support for people during flood recovery must form a vital part of managing flood and coastal erosion risks successfully.'
Their recommendation seems ever more relevant.