The National Flood Forum joined more than 100 Scouts and Girl Guides from the Humberside area for Be Flood Ready 2026, an interactive event held during Flood Action Week. The Resilient Roch Project delivered a series of hands-on activities to help young people understand flood risk while working towards earning a Be Flood Ready 2026 badge. From flood-proofing homes to testing emergency essentials, participants got stuck into a range of challenges designed to turn important sa

With winter just around the corner, it’s important for people who may be at risk of flooding to be prepared for the possibility of flood water entering the home. There are several practical steps people can take now and some considerations for communities this winter. Steps to take now Check your flood risk using official websites England: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/ Wales: https://naturalresources.wales/flooding/check-your-flood-risk-by-postcode/?lang=en Sig

We welcome the establishment of the new Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce and are excited to be a part of a new approach to tackling flood risk. Bringing government departments, charities and industry organisations together offers hope for a more joined-up approach to flood resilience. By sharing expertise, listening to lived experiences and working towards common goals, we should strengthen support for communities and build resilience to the growing challenges of climat