Where to get local flooding support

Local resilience forums are a partnership of local public services, including emergency services, local authorities, NHS, and the Environment Agency.

They plan and prepare for local flooding and larger scale events and are supported by organisations such as National Highways.

Many areas at risk of flooding have a local flood group run by volunteers, community organisations or local authorities.

These groups share local flood information, help communities prepare for flooding and provide updates during flood events.

The rural flood resilience partnership is a plan to:

• improve collaboration between government agencies and rural groups
• conduct targeted research on rural flooding
• offer support to rural communities
• involve local people in planning and delivering local responses

The British Red Cross supports people during and after floods, from helping people evacuate and providing emergency shelter to delivering practical supplies and emotional support. 

The page shares real examples of how volunteers help affected communities and bring people together during recovery.

You can use this service to:

• find out if you need a flood risk assessment as part of a planning application
• download a printable flood map for planning
• order detailed flood risk data

Find out how you can use natural options to reduce flooding in your area, who to contact for advice, and if you can get funding.