Councils work around-the-clock with emergency services, government agencies and the voluntary and community sector to cope with prolonged extreme weather. In this section: Document library Key documents to help flood risk practitioners and other risk management organisations with flood risk management responsibilities. Glossary Flooding: frequently asked questions Answering the most common questions around flooding. Managing flood risk Flooding is a natural process resulting from a variety of events. It is a major problem for many people, posing a risk to health, safety and wellbeing. Coastal flooding and erosion Coastal flooding is caused by extreme tidal conditions. River (fluvial) flooding Surface water (pluvial) flooding Flood risk and flood risk management Flood risk and how it can be managed by local authorities to help mitigate the impact of flooding. The Water Framework Directive and FCERM Share this page: Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Email this page Print this page
Document library Key documents to help flood risk practitioners and other risk management organisations with flood risk management responsibilities.
Managing flood risk Flooding is a natural process resulting from a variety of events. It is a major problem for many people, posing a risk to health, safety and wellbeing.
Flood risk and flood risk management Flood risk and how it can be managed by local authorities to help mitigate the impact of flooding.