Maps containing updated information around the risk of both coastal and river flooding are now available to view at the Isle of Man Government’s Flood Hub website.
The purpose of the maps is to increase awareness of flood risk among residents, businesses, local authorities and government agencies.
They are intended to outline the likelihood of an area experiencing flooding and should be used to assess risk and initiate action to improve resilience.
Flood risk maps were first developed in 2010 and have been reviewed and updated several times. The Department of Infrastructure’s Flood Management Division will continue to review and republish when new data becomes available or there is an improved understanding of flood risk.
Infrastructure Minister Dr Michelle Haywood said:
‘The Department’s Flood Management team play an important role in assessing and publishing the latest information, particularly for planning purposes and in light of climate change. The updated flood maps are designed to empower our community and enable residents, businesses and others to make informed decisions around protecting properties and infrastructure.
‘In addition to carrying out essential maintenance and management of the Island’s designated watercourses, work continues for the Department on a number of fronts, with projects progressing in Laxey to deliver the Glen Road flood alleviation scheme, and the development of tidal flood protection options for Ramsey.’
The Minister added:
‘I encourage anyone interested in viewing the maps to read the questions and answers published on the IoM Flood Hub website to gain full context around how they are compiled and what they aim to achieve.’
The updated maps can be found by either visiting the IoM Flood Hub website or gov.im/maps
Find out answers to the following questions on the IoM Flood Hub website maps information page:
- What are flood maps?
- How are flood maps developed?
- How & why is climate change accounted for in the flood maps?
- Why do we have flood maps?
- Will the flood maps be updated and could they change?
- What if I disagree with the flood maps?
- If my property is in a flood map, what does that mean?
- How accurate are the flood maps?
- Why are there no flood maps for my area?
- How are flood defences represented on our flood maps?
If your life is in danger due to flooding, dial 999.
If you require assistance due to flooding, call the Department of Infrastructure on either +44 1624 850000 or the 24-hour emergency response line +44 1624 672000.
The Flood Management team can be contacted by email on iomfloodhub@gov.im or by post to Flood Management Division, Department of Infrastructure, Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, IM1 2RF.
