Millions of families across England are expected to benefit from a new online resource, 'Flood Action Online', which has been unveiled as the Environment Agency marks the start of Flood Action Week. The platform aims to help individuals understand their home's flood risk and take practical steps to reduce it.
'Flood Action Online' provides guidance on how to determine flood risk, receive flood warnings, and access Met Office weather alerts during an incident. Homeowners can also find information on property flood resilience measures.
The government has set a new target to improve flood protection for 200,000 properties. This is supported by an investment of £4.2 billion between April 2025 and March 2029, intended for repairing, replacing, and constructing flood defences.
Floods Minister Emma Hardy stated that the government has ambitious targets and historic investment to support the country against severe weather. A new Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce is meeting for the first time this week to enhance the nation's ability to plan for and respond to extreme weather events.
The Environment Agency maintains 260 mobile pumps and 25 kilometres of temporary barriers, and operates a 24/7 response to flooding emergencies.