💧 Community Partner Spotlight: The National Flood Forum
@NatFloodForum is an independent charity that supports and represents flood risk communities in England and Wales.
To learn more about its work or find resources head to➡️ https://t.co/S1U3v3h6lu
#Shropshire#Wales
After years of championing flooded communities as a trustee of the #NFF, @PhialaM reflects on her journey, from personal experience to national advocacy.
Read her reflections in the full article over on our LinkedIn - https://t.co/AvmlFaORgf
Today, our CEO and Chair are meeting with Floods Minister Emma Hardy. We want to improve the lives of flooded people and telling those in power about the experiences and worries of communities to get policy change is vital. #Flooding#FloodRiskManagement#Community
More flooding misery in Greater Manchester flooding: Major incident declared. Surface water flooding is causing chaos. Greater action is needed to manage surface water flooding https://t.co/YPqopgt8AC
There are more than 120 flood warnings in place this morning and some people have sadly started the New Year with flooding in their homes. Flooding devastates lives and more needs to be done to tackle flooding and its impacts.
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Have your say in a parliamentary inquiry into Flood Resilience. The Environmental Audit Committee inquiry focuses on flooding across the country. The deadline is 13th January 2025.
#Flooding#Community#Shrewsbury#Tewkesbury#Flood#CameronThomasMP
Working with the @BritishInsurers, we’ve put together a guide to support people through the next steps after a flood. This is designed to make navigating the insurance process simpler & less stressful.
Please share with impacted people. Access it here: https://t.co/4ScCY8BDjS
The Govt has committed to looking at the funding criteria for flood schemes. NFF has pushed for a fairer funding regime to support flooded people. We look forward to seeing the details and ensuring flooded peoples voices are part of the consultation https://t.co/JG4RiGfUYS
Shropshire's farmers have been suffering from flooding following incredibly wet weather, topped off by a month's rain in 24 hours last Wednesday.
At PMQs today, I reiterated my call to broaden criteria for the Farming Recovery Fund to include counties like Shropshire.
This week saw the inauguration of the APPG for Flooding and Flooded Communities - as we see now it’s never been more important to have a voice in Parliament for those who suffer the trauma of being flooded. #Flooding
Around 5.5 million homes and businesses in England are at risk of flooding. Check your flood risk here and share with your friends and family https://t.co/d208h00M1C
#FloodActionWeek
Our officers in London are keeping busy over the summer holidays.
Here they are at the #GipsyHill Village Fete in #SouthLondon, meeting with residents to discuss ongoing #FloodRisk in the area. A big thanks to the Friends of Gipsy Hill Group for having us along for the day.
Our new #FloodEngagementOfficer, James, was out & about recently undertaking a walkover in Lincolnshire with other team members.
Some houses in #Lincolnshire have historically #Flooded due to the groundwater levels & in 2021 this groundwater overwhelmed the sewage system.