New case studies highlight work to

prepare communities for flooding

The way in which Network members work alongside their communities to prepare for flooding was highlighted earlier this month as part of Flood Action Week.

New case studies from Staffordshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset show the innovative methods colleagues have adopted to help both residents and partners with their community-wide flood efforts.

Helping communities to prepare for flooding is a key priority of the Rural Flood Resilience Partnership, for which ACRE is a founding member.

Paul Dixon, Rural Evidence Manager at ACRE, said: “At this time of year, flooding is one of the biggest threats facing rural communities.

“And with severe weather events, such as the recent Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, hitting communities in quick succession, being prepared has never been more important.

“By highlighting this key work, we’re not only celebrating individual success, but sharing best practice, that can then be used to support similar flood-prone communities in other parts of the country.”

View the case studies and find out more about the work of the Rural Flood Resilience Partnership at www.acre.org.uk/rural-flood-resilience-partnership.