This oil painting of a crowded elevator carriage suggests our numerous shared uncertainties, risk exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and lack knowledge about others' death from COVID-19. Personal protective equipment is uncomfortable, but it's less perhaps, than knowing safety depends so much on behaviors.

INTRODUCTION July 2007 brought unprecedented levels of flooding to the United Kingdom. Health and financial implications were vast and still are emerging. Hydrological disasters will increase in frequency. Therefore, individual preparedness is paramount, as it may mitigate some of the devastating impacts of flooding. Literature on individual preparedness for flooding is scarce, so it is key tha...