BeFloodReady, CIWEM's Community of Practice

BeFloodReady is managed by CIWEM to promote and advance Property Flood Resilience (PFR) offering practical resources, case studies, and advice on how to implement PFR measures. (recoverability measures).

Your role as a friend of BeFloodReady is crucial in helping spread the message of flood resilience, particularly in the context of Property Flood Resilience.

BeFloodReady
promotional toolkit

This page has all you need to know and share about the BeFloodReady, CIWEM’s Community of Practice. Including:

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BeFloodReady social media + downloadable assets

This page will be updated regularly with new information and assets regularly

About BeFloodReady campaign

BeFloodReady is a Community of Practice led by CIWEM to equip professionals and those interested in PFR with the tools and knowledge they need to improve flood resilience.

This campaign highlights the role of BeFloodReady in improving confidence and competency by promoting good practice in flood resilience, supporting preparedness, resistance measures (e.g. flood barriers, airbrick covers) and recoverability that help mitigate long-term impacts of flooding.

We’d very much value your help in promoting BeFloodReady and supporting good practice.

How to use this
promotional toolkit

Step 1: Choose an image from the creative assets below

Step 2: Click on the image, and download the file.

Step 3: Review our suggested captions in the social media content section below. Feel free to use this as a base for your post or personalise it with your own message.

Step 4: Make sure your post aligns with the BeFloodReady brand guidelines.

Step 5: Add the campaign hashtags #CIWEMBFR #CIWEMBeFloodReady

Step 6: Don’t forget to tag us and CIWEM in your post so we can engage with and share your content.

How to support

BeFloodReady brings together experts, practitioners, and the public to share knowledge, good practice, and innovative solutions that help homes and businesses protect themselves against the growing risk of flooding.

Here’s how you can support the BeFloodReady campaign:

Website & email

Website linking: If you have a list of relevant weblinks please include BeFloodReady – CIWEM’s Community of Practice for PFR (Weblink: befloodready.ciwem.org/)
Website post: Create a post introducing CIWEM’s BeFloodReady and it’s benefits with a do-follow link
Newsletter content: Please dedicate a section in your newsletters to introduce BeFloodReady with links to the mailing list sign-up.

Social media engagement

Share BeFloodReady’s social media posts: Engage with our posts by liking, sharing/reposting, and commenting to increase visibility.
Create custom social media content: Use the sample posts in this toolkit to craft your own social media content that drives users to sign up to BeFloodReady and visit the website.
Cross-promotion: Tag #BeFloodReady in your social posts and use the provided hashtags to enhance the campaign’s reach. We will do the same!

Social media content to be used

Use these posts to raise awareness of flood resilience and drive traffic to the BeFloodReady website and mailing list.

Hashtag: #CIWEMBFR #CIWEMBeFloodReady

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The landscape of Property Flood Resilience (PFR) is constantly evolving. Join BeFloodReady, CIWEM’s Community of Practice for PFR, to receive:

Essential PFR guidance: Gain access to up-to-date resources, downloadable guides, and informative articles.
Inspiring case studies: Learn from real-world success stories showcasing effective flood mitigation strategies.
Exclusive industry updates: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest news, developments, and funding opportunities in the PFR sector.

Stay informed with the latest insights and best practices by signing up for the community: bit.ly/BFRFC