​Q: What is the mission of the Green Relocation Hub?

A: Our overall mission is to help people living in very high flood-risk UK coastal areas find a safer future in a higher location. We connect those in need with sustainable, modular housing solutions and we also foster community resilience in the face of rising sea levels and extreme weather events. The more people who prep by buying long life food supplies, the more likely we will be to avoid negative societal consequences that could arise if sudden sea level rises disrupt global food supply networks. 

​Q: Who is the Green Relocation Hub for?

A: We  serve three groups of people:

1. ​Green Relocators: Individuals and families who live in an area at high risk of coastal inundation and flooding and want to proactively prepare for a future relocation or are instead, for the time being, just looking for ways to avoid the worst flood damage while staying in place.
2. ​Relocator Hosts: People on higher ground who have a spare room, annexe, modular extension, or other space and are willing to offer temporary or permanent accommodation on higher ground to those relocating.
3. Everyone else who understands that sea level rise pulses will not just affect people living in high flood risk coastal locations if they compromise infrastucture such as coastal nuclear power stations and food supply networks - This site is for anyone who wants to research what they can do now to proactively prepare for the far reaching ramifications of ongoing and accelerating sea level rises.

​Q: Why focus on relocation not just better flood defences?

A: While flood defences are important, for some low-lying coastal communities, building higher and stronger walls may not be the most sustainable or effective long-term solution against accelerating sea-level rise as this can be pulsed and non linear, instigated by incremental permanent coastal inundations brought about during king tides and storm surges coming in on top of rising sea levels. We focus on proactive, planned, and safe relocation to ensure the long-term viability and security of these UK coastal communities.

​Q: How can I prepare for potential relocation as a Green Relocator?

A: The most empowering steps involve proactive preparation. 

We recommend:

• ​Preparing a Grab Bag: Start gathering essentials for a rapid departure, including important documents, medications, a change of clothes, and other critical items.
• ​Exploring Housing Options: Researching modular home solutions and potential Host locations that are at a safer elevation.
• ​Advocating for Change: Contacting local and national government representatives to urge the creation of relocation facilitating grants and frameworks and, indeed, the development of more modular housing developments on higher ground.
• Make a Plan: Monitor weather and flood alerts by using the Met Office app and agree with family and/or friends where you would aim to move to temporarily or permanently if and when the time arrives.

​Q: What are the housing solutions you promote?

A: We focus on sustainable modular housing solutions. These offer a quick and eco-friendly living alternative. Modular extensions to existing homes on higher ground might even fall under "Permitted Development" rights, simplifying the planning process. We connect relocators with providers of these eco-friendly prefab homes.

​Q: How do I find a Relocator Host?

A: Potential Relocator Hosts are encouraged to list their available space on Airbnb and/or Spareroom.co.uk, specifying the type of accommodation (spare room, annexe, campervan, etc.) and, importantly, their elevation above sea level to ensure a safer location. You can place an ad on Spareroom to search for available room, annexe or other higher ground acccommodation.

​Q: What is a  Relocator Host?

A: A Relocator Host is someone who has available space on higher ground—such as a spare room, self-contained annexe, modular extension, or tiny home—and is willing to offer it as a lifeline to those permanently or temporarily relocating due to UK coastal inundations. Hosts provide essential community resilience and a safe haven for those in need. Additionally, hosting can generate an income stream through renting out the space. Most importantly you can play an important role in helping people avoid coastal flood related suffering and danger. 

​Q: Do you offer financial support for relocation?

A: While we are dedicated to helping people relocate, we encourage community fundraising efforts and actively advocate for the creation of government relocation facilitating grants. We aim to help in future if we can raise enough funds to buy modular homes on higher ground although we are not yet at that point as of 15th September 2025.

​Q: What other types of advice do you offer?

A: We provide Flood and Resiliency Advice to promote a proactive approach to community safety. This includes guidance on flood preparation, food resiliency, and creating sustainable infrastructure to withstand growing climate change threats.

Q. What  is a "King Tide" anyway? 
A: While it sounds regal, a King Tide is just a non-scientific name for the highest predicted high tide of the year. It happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align perfectly and the Moon is closest to Earth. We use this term because these extreme tides offer us a glimpse—a "sneak preview"—of what everyday high tides might look like in the future due to sea level rise.

Q: Why is the forecast for December 2026 tide so high, even if it's not officially a "King Tide"? 
A: It's dramatic, but predictable drama! Tidal heights are a celestial dance. In late December and early January, the Earth is at its closest point to the Sun (perihelion). This extra gravitational tug, combined with the regular twice-monthly alignment of the New or Full Moon (Spring Tide), creates an extremely high tide—often one of the highest of the year—even if the Moon isn't at its absolute closest point to earn it the "King Tide" crown.

Q3: What is "gravity piling?
A:  "Gravity piling" refers to how the sheer mass of ice sheets (like Antarctica and Greenland) pulls ocean water toward them. When a major ice sheet melts, its mass—and therefore its gravitational pull—decreases. Counterintuitively, this causes sea level near the melting ice to drop, while the water is redistributed to other areas. For the South UK and East Coast USA, this means melting Antarctic ice can actually lead to accelerated sea level rise. We help you understand these complex regional effects.

Given the unpredictable climate future (AMOC shutdown, sea level rise, etc.), what can I do today to ensure food security for my family in the coming decades?
A: This is a vital question! While global food systems are complex, personal resilience starts at home. Act Today: Focus on diversification and local sourcing. Start a small vegetable garden, join a local allotment, or connect with a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) scheme. Learn basic food preservation (pickling, drying). This isn't about hoarding; it's about building tangible skills, diversifying your food network, and reducing reliance on the most extended supply chains. Resilience is built through local supply chains.

Q: Is it really worth relocating inland or could I just invest in a very  tall pair of wellies and dismiss any other ideas?
A: Wellies can only take you so far! Our focus here is on proactive resilience. Coastal retreat is a complex decision involving financial, emotional, and safety considerations. Our aim is to help you assess your specific area's flood risk over the next 30-50 years, considering rising sea levels, storm surges, and the non-linear, pulsed nature of global ice melt. We aim to help you make informed, confident plans.