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England and Wales are now better prepared than ever to respond to major flooding, says an independent report published today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Managing flood risks and ensuring flood insurance remains widely available in England.
More flood and coastal erosion defence projects across England will receive government money each year under a new funding system announced today.
A trial into new flood management techniques which use nature to control flood water is to receive further funding from Defra.
The money will be used to buy vital rescue equipment such as boats and emergency response training for their teams.
Exercise Watermark will involve government departments, local resilience forums, emergency responders, water and energy companies, hospitals and schools.
Army Engineers have returned to Cumbria to dismantle the temporary military bridge that was erected over the River Derwent during the severe flooding of the area in 2009.
Protecting homes from the threat of flooding and coastal erosion is incredibly important for the government.
Defra has offered help to deal with the immediate aftermath of the flooding.
Defra expects to spend at least £2.1 billion on flooding and coastal erosion over the next four years.
Funding will be allocated to Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs).
Maps showing areas that could flood, in the unlikely event that a reservoir failed, now available.
New proposals to give local communities a greater say in what is done to protect them from the risks of flooding and coastal erosion have been announced today.
Following a visit to Cornwall yesterday to see the devastation caused by the floods, the Secretary Of State Caroline Spelman has given the following written statement to the House of Commons.
Prime Minister David Cameron has visited Cornwall to meet people affected by this week's flooding
Rescue services in England and Wales are to receive funding to help equip and train local flood rescue teams.
There are no plans to introduce a 'flood tax' for people whose homes and businesses are at risk of flooding.
Derek Antrobus appointed as the Chair of North West RFDC and James Morrish as the Chair of South West RFDC, plus 3 new members.
We expect to spend at least £2.1billion on flooding and coastal erosion over the next four years.
Exercise Watermark will trial responses to a range of scenarios which could occur during a flood emergency.
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