The Environment Agency has launched a new one-stop shop for flood advice.

The launch comes at the beginning of Flood Action Week, with the government setting a new target to improve flood protection for 200,000 properties.  

‘Flood Action Online is a one-stop shop for flood advice, with a focus to help people understand their home’s flood risk and take practical action to reduce this.

The site brings together clear, actionable guidance, including on how to find out if they are at risk of flooding and get flood warnings, while also gaining easy access to Met Office weather alerts during an incident.

Homeowners can also identify practical changes, like property flood resilience measures, to become more resilient to flooding.  

The government is investing £4.2 billion between last April and March 2029 to repair and replace existing defences and construct new ones.

It is estimated that the new target for 200,000 properties to benefit from this investment will deliver a total economic benefit of £27.9 billion in avoided damage as communities gain better protection and growth is delivered in every postcode. 

Floods Minister Emma Hardy said: "Climate change means that extreme weather can switch quickly, but we’re more prepared than ever before for the challenges posed by floods.

"This government has ambitious targets and historic investment to support the country against severe weather. Our new Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce will put communities and businesses at the heart of our defence plans, while our £4.2 billion investment in new and existing flood defences will protect even more people over the coming years.  

"We are continuing to step up our defences against the weather, and encourage everyone to check their flood risk, prepare a flood plan, and follow warnings to protect their home and family."