Our coastline - getting involved

What can I do if I live in a changing coastal area?

If you live in an area that is affected by coastal erosion you can do the following:

• Be aware of the level of risk you face - see the 'How quickly is the East Riding coast eroding?' question for more details;
  
• Check weather forecasts and flood warnings regularly and put steps in place to plan for extreme events; please see the Environment Agency's website:

         Environment Agency - Floods (external website)

• Help prepare a local emergency plan for your community. Read more about preparing a community emergency plan;
• Notify the council of any significant events of coastal erosion or flooding via the Customer Service Centre; and
• Register your interest online in attending future Coastal Partnership events and/or joining the Coastal Partnership. 

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How do I use the coast in a sustainable way?

If you are a user of the coast then you could consider the following before your next trip:

• Read the coastal attractions section about using the coast;
• Go on one of our countryside walks - see our countryside events calendar (opens in new window) or walking the riding for details:

        Walking the Riding (external East Riding website)

• Join a local wildlife or countryside group- see local wildlife groups on our nature conservation and wildlife page; and
• Be aware that some sites along the coast are particularly sensitive to human disturbance. These include the Flamborough European Marine Site and the Humber Estuary:

        Flamborough European Marine Site  (external website)

        Humber Estuary (external website) 

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