The flood & water account for UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs tweeting about cleaner water, sustainable usage, resilience and preparedness.
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31 Jan 2022
Apply now! Property Flood Resilience (PFR) Foundation Training.
This module provides an entry point for the PFR Code of Practice training programme. EA has funded some free places for installers and professionals. bit.ly/3Gfgj40
16 Dec 2021
Important news about securing and improving PFR service and product delivery. Local authorities can use the framework.
15 Dec 2021
In 2022 @EnvAgency will launch a new #PFR framework. This will provide competent people to survey, design & install improve resilience to properties across the UK. We are funding 100 people to receive @CIWEM PFR Foundation Training!
Follow link to apply: ow.ly/MklH50HbqSR
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13 Dec 2021
Best wishes to Paul Cobbing, for when he eventually steps down. The search for “Big Boots” for his role begins!
10 Dec 2021
Following the retirement announcement of Paul Cobbing, CEO, National Flood Forum, we are now starting on the journey to find someone to fill his large shoes and take the National Flood Forum to the next stage of its development. Read more and apply here: tinyurl.com/t5nz2364
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15 Nov 2021
Great to see the Code of Practice for Property Flood Resilience (PFR) being clearly explained. The code sets benchmarks for how PFR measures are designed and installed. x.com/floodre/status/1460167…
Watch @CIRIAupdates' new animation youtu.be/4sZv6Z3O8BA which summarises the Code of Practice for Property Flood Resilience with illustrated examples 🎥 More at ciria.org/pfr
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1 Nov 2021
Great to see the Flood Innovation Centre offering training to construction businesses in Property Flood Resilience through a 7 week online training course starting in the 7 December. Book by 12 November.
27 Oct 2021
Opportunities to grow your #Construction business and help reduce flood risk in communities across the UK🙌
Our fully-funded #PropertyFloodResilience course starts in December, register by 5 Nov to secure your spot - LIMITED SPACES available!
BOOK NOW⬇️
floodinnovation.co.uk/events…
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25 Oct 2021
Great seeing progress in defining skills and quality for professional Property Flood Resilience work, with CIWEM launching their PFR Training packages in November. x.com/CIWEM/status/144892919…
CIWEM is proud to launch the PFR Industry Training this November, the formal training route the #PFR sector has been waiting for. @EnvAgency @PropertyCareAss @RABConsultants @Sedgwick @teds_news @NatFloodForum @CIRIAupdates
Register your interest now: ow.ly/9DJ850GqM8G
17 Sep 2021
There are three Defra PFR Pathfinders to drive uptake of Property Flood Resilience.
In SW England bit.ly/2WSqACk, Oxford-Cambridge Arc bit.ly/3tjvynE and Yorkshire bit.ly/3jQeq69,.
@oxcampfr New short film on flood insurance.
x.com/floodmary/status/14388…
17 Sep 2021
In this @oxcampfr short informative film, I have a chat with @DermotKehoe to find out more about @floodre
On our #floodmobile road trip we met people who hadn't got #floodinsurance as they'd been turned down in the past. We were able to reassure them!
youtu.be/Vj1hXBeY82E
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6 Sep 2021
Three Defra PFR Pathfinders in SW England bit.ly/2WSqACk, Oxford-Cambridge Arc bit.ly/3tjvynE and Yorkshire bit.ly/3jQeq69, are working with a range of people and businesses to drive uptake of Property Flood Resilience. See also bit.ly/2WZzbn9
6 Sep 2021
September 30th marks the end of three 2-year Defra Pathfinder Property #Flood Resilience projects. Mary Dhonau looks at the contribution (and legacy) made by the PFR Pathfinder projects, along with sharing a few of her personal PFR-related experiences yorkshirefloodresilience.co.…
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DefraWater retweeted
29 Jul 2021
Checking the weather or traffic before setting off for a day out?
Make checking water quality on #Swimfo part of your routine and make the most of your trip to a coastal or inland water.
environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/…
#WeatherReady #WaterWarriors #Staycation
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30 Jun 2021
BeFloodReady have produced an excellent animation to promote property flood resilience and how you can protect your property from flooding #befloodready. befloodready.uk/
30 Jun 2021
Its here!! Roll out the red-carpet. We're incredibly excited to share the launch of the brand new #BeFloodReady animation - Missy's Tale. A film by @aardman Animations featuring new friends Missy and Archie.
@DevComsTogether @CwllCFloodForum @EnvAgencySW
youtube.com/watch?v=kKJhttx0…
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DefraWater retweeted
26 May 2021
Join us today at 11am for the findings of the independent review into water affordability #EndWaterPoverty Join here 👇
orlo.uk/FfeOw
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DefraWater retweeted
18 May 2021
Great to see the June edition of The Environment magazine publish an extensive case study feature on Property Flood Resilience, led by @floodmary - plus a great profile the Ox-Cam Floodmobile PFR demo vehicle ciwem.org/the-environment/fl…
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29 Mar 2021
Deadline for responses to our call for evidence on local factors in managing flood and coastal erosion risk and Property Flood Resilience is fast approaching. Last chance to respond by 17:00 on 29 March 2021.
consult.defra.gov.uk/flood-c………
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26 Mar 2021
Deadline for responses to our call for evidence on Local factors in managing flood and coastal erosion risk and Property Flood Resilience is fast approaching. Last chance to respond by 29 March 2021.
consult.defra.gov.uk/flood-c……
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23 Mar 2021
Only a few days left to apply.
17 Mar 2021
Deadline for applications for the RFCC Chair post is fast approaching. Applications should be received by 17:00 on 26 March 2021.
22 Mar 2021
Deadline for responses to our call for evidence on Local factors in managing flood and coastal erosion risk and Property Flood Resilience is fast approaching. Responses by 29 March 2021.
consult.defra.gov.uk/flood-c…
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18 Mar 2021
Deadline for responses to our call for evidence on Local factors in managing flood and coastal erosion risk and Property Flood is fast approaching. Responses by 29 March 2021.
consult.defra.gov.uk/flood-c…
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17 Mar 2021
Deadline for applications for the RFCC Chair post is fast approaching. Applications should be received by 17:00 on 26 March 2021.
16 Feb 2021
Are you passionate about taking the lead in reducing flood and coastal erosion risk? Check out this exciting opportunity to Chair the Environment Agency's Anglian (Eastern) Regional Flood and Coastal Committee. publicappointments.cabinetof…
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11 Mar 2021
Great advice: see all the Yorkshire pathfinder video testimonies. yorkshirefloodresilience.co.…
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10 Mar 2021
Well done Ox-Cam Pathfinder: Brilliant launch for an innovative approach to helping people make resilient choices.
9 Mar 2021
Thank you to everyone who took part and joined our Floodmobile launch today. You can now access an interactive Floodmobile tour on our website; do please take a look around. We will share a link to the webinar recording & answer all questions posed shortly floodtoolkit.com/ox-cam-prop…
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