Flooding conributing to the consequences of flooding on human health
- Characteristics of the flood event (depth, velocity, duration, timing, etc.)
- Type of property e.g. single storey, two storey etc
- The amount and type of property damage and losses
- Whether flood warnings were received and acted upon
- Previous flood experience and awareness of risk
- Any coping strategies developed following previous flooding
- Having to leave home and live in temporary accommodation
- The clean-up and recovery process and associated household disruption
- Frustration and anxiety dealing with insurance companies, loss adjusters, builders and contractors
- Pre-existing health conditions and susceptibility
- Increased anxiety over the possible reoccurrence of the event
- A loss in the level of confidence in the authorities perceived to be responsible for providing flood protection and warnings
- Financial worries (especially for those not insured)
- A loss of the sense of security in the home
- An undermining of people’s place identity and their sense of self (e.g. through loss of memorabilia)


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