Floods in Britain,why hasn't there been an appeal for money like when there's an earthquake or the Tsunami?

Question

Would you donate? I would.And do you think enough has been done to
A: Help the victim's
B: Flood prevention

HERBS-I AM NOT A DOOFUS !! You are though,and it is widespread and how would you feel if it was you?

thanks to frank for the following information.

The British Red Cross has this week launched an appeal in support of the communities affected by recent floods throughout the UK.


Funds may be used to support individuals in hardship, support community recovery activities, local appeals and community groups. We shall work in partnership with local, regional and national government and other agencies to maximise the impact of this unprecedented national appeal. The appeal will cover flooding events throughout the UK and include events preceeding the appeal launch, events in progress and events occurring within a reasonable period following the launch of this appeal.

Please give generously to help us deliver support to those affected by the torrential rain and devasting flooding across the UK. Any money we raise beyond our appeal target will be used to help us prepare for and respond to other humanitarian disasters overseas and here in the UK.


Ways to give:

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Answer 1

I think it's because only a few people have died,so it's not seen as a natural disaster,as terrible as the effects have been.I must admit that my gut reaction was a feeling of wanting to donate money,just as with the Southeast Asian Tsunami,and the Kashmiri earthquake.I haven't heard of any such appeal though.It's probably because our Government can afford to spend money as relief aid too,unlike much poorer parts of the world.

Yes,I would donate.

No,I don't think enough has been done to help the victims.

As for flood prevention,that's a tricky one.To protect everyone against such events would cost huge sums of money,and I'm not sure if we have the money needed.I live in a flood zone.We have flood defences here,but they were extremely expensive.I think the difficulty is that many of the areas hit were places that have never seen such extensive flooding before,whereas my town is flooded quite often.In the face of climate change,and increasing freak weather events though,I think serious thought needs to be given to protecting those areas most vulnerable to future flooding.

PS.Thanks for posting an actual news-related question here,instead of the usual rambling nonsense.

Answer 2

I have been thinking this since the day that it started. when the tsunami happened they appealed for money, when New Orleans was hit by that storm, they appealed for money. When the UK floods happened, we gave them contaminated water.

Although I don't think that throwing money at a situation would help, but I'm sure there should be something, donations of food, so these poor people do not have to buy food, everyone has been effected after all. Even though I havn't done anything and feel a bit sad that I can't I wish there was something that would help them.

Answer 3

I believe that the call for aid has been much more local and less international. For example, the South York Community has set up the South Yorkshire Flood Disaster Relief Fund (see here -> http://www.sycf.org.uk/).
The same phenomenon struck New Orleans; although there was some funding after Katrina, mainly in North America, and an outpouring of physical assistance (truck companies and drivers volunteering time and equipment, for one), there was not much for true international appeal. I believe that it is the skewed view that a "rich" country does not require the aid of the international community.

I will be donating.

Answer 4

Don't be silly we are British, we maintain a stiff upper lip when the chips are down. It just wouldn't be British to ask for help, but i agree with you if they set up a charity for these poor people, then i would be happy to make a donation. Lets face it to loose all you possessions like that must be the worse thing that could happen, and to have your house smelling of sewers, well i cant imagine how I'd feel. I know a lot of people are insured and they will get paid out eventually, but what about the short term ? Plus the fact there is no drinking water, this is the most basic survival needs, and it not there. Lets hope the water companies will not charge all these people for the extra services they are providing

Answer 5

We are a developed country with councils and governments there to look after the people in these cases and they are. They can't do miracles - the water level needs to fall before the real damage can be seen.

We also have a little luxury called insurance which people get to cover them in case of such events.

Comparing a few floods with minimal loss of life to the boxing day Tsunami is incredibly naive.

Possessions are the biggest loss here and we need to realise not having a wide screen HD ready TV isn't going to impact on your life.

Answer 6

Until we have a disaster anywhere in the world with enough magnitude that it takes over the memories of the likes of Katrina and the tsunami, nothing will seem that bad.

Not true, it IS that bad. There are people who are in dire need of help right now. Just not enough interested parties to handle it.

Answer 7

There has been an appeal. The British Red Cross have launched it. see below link for details

Answer 8

As bad as it is, its is not on the scale of other disasters, the weathermen have been saying for days of what was to come i certainly think better resources could have been put into place that may have prevented some areas of flooding.

Answer 9

I Have relatives in sticken area (near gloucester) and they are having a real bad time - they need to build emergency canals to remove the water, not issue sandbags! The answer to your question is: charity no longer begins at home hun!

Answer 10

Well what happened to the tsunami money? The victims still haven't got a penny. They could of give them hundreds of dollars each. No I would not give.