Actions and checklists for the UK in 2025
This page turns insight into action. The steps below are designed to be realistic for households and small organisations, with options that scale up for larger sites. They focus on comfort, continuity, and safety. Start with the quick wins, then select one deeper improvement each season. Keep a simple record of what you did and when, so tasks are repeated before high-impact periods.
✅ Start small, repeat often
Better routines beat one-off fixes
Most resilience comes from simple habits: maintenance, communication, and sensible thresholds for changing plans.
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Quick wins (today)
These are low-cost steps you can take quickly. They help in both typical and more extreme seasons. If you manage a site, capture responsibilities in a short checklist and set reminders. If you manage a home, focus on comfort and preventing avoidable damage.
🏠 Building basics
- Clear gutters and check downpipes before peak rainfall seasons.
- Identify rooms prone to overheating and add shading where feasible.
- Keep a simple damp watch list: persistent condensation, musty smells, and cold corners.
📞 Communication
- Agree a simple message template for schedule changes and safety reminders.
- List who needs extra support during heat or disruption and check-in early.
- Store key numbers and addresses offline in case of connectivity issues.
Seasonal checklists
These checklists are designed to be revisited. The goal is to reduce last-minute stress by preparing before the high-demand period. Choose the items that match your setting and resources.
☀️ Heat readiness
Focus on comfort, hydration, and safe routines during hot spells.
☀️ Heat readiness
Focus on comfort, hydration, and safe routines during hot spells.
- Set a simple trigger for extra precautions, such as two days of very warm forecasts.
- Prepare cool rooms: fans positioned safely, blinds ready, drinking water accessible.
- Adjust schedules: avoid the hottest time of day for outdoor work when possible.
🌧️ Heavy rain readiness
Reduce disruption by planning for transport and drainage overload.
🌧️ Heavy rain readiness
Reduce disruption by planning for transport and drainage overload.
- Check gullies, gutters, and known low points on your property or route.
- Move sensitive items off floors in basements, storage rooms, and garages.
- Prepare alternative travel options and clear criteria for postponing activities.
🌿 Nature-based measures
Use shade, planting, and water management for comfort and runoff reduction.
🌿 Nature-based measures
Use shade, planting, and water management for comfort and runoff reduction.
- Protect existing trees and avoid damaging roots during maintenance works.
- Prioritise planting that supports shade and biodiversity with local suitability in mind.
- Consider water-smart options such as rain barrels and permeable areas where appropriate.
Make it measurable
A small plan works better than a perfect plan. Pick two indicators you can track, such as indoor temperature in one room and the number of drainage checks completed per season. Then review after a high-impact weather window. Small improvements compound over time.
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