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Flood and coastal erosion risk management

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

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