Flood Management

“If we are to meet the future challenge of flooding we must continue to develop the culture of partnership and cooperation which was evident during recent events. The Government remains determined to make this country better able to anticipate and deal with flooding […].
Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Pitt Progress Report, December 2009

The recent devastating flooding that affected Cumbria in November 2009 brings into sharp focus the need to continually plan, prepare and minimise risks associated with flood emergencies and build on the progress made by implementing the recommendations of the Pitt Review.

Capita’s National Flood Management Conference offers guidance to emergency planners and flood risk managers who must strengthen their response and embed resilience during emergencies. Looking ahead to the forthcoming Flood and Water Management Bill, this conference addresses the key issues, including:

• Preparing for the new duties coming out of the legislation and the Flood Risk Regulations
• Taking forward the lessons learnt from the Cumbria floods
• Improving flood forecasting techniques
• Managing the risks associated with surface water flooding
• Latest guidance on reservoir flood planning
• Strengthening communication strategies and underpinning media relationships
  

Attend this timely event to hear the latest legislative developments for flood management, benchmark your progress and learn from recent experiences and best practice. Take this opportunity to discuss and understand your duties and ensure that you are fully prepared for a future flood emergency.

• Hear from Defra on the implications of the Flood and Water Management Bill and the latest duties for stakeholders coming under the European Union Floods Directive
• Examine the developments in anticipating floods and the practical implications of this for emergency planning and response
• Take away valuable lessons and discuss key points emerging from the recent flooding in Cumbria
• Understand the new responsibilities in terms of reservoir inundation planning and guidance on developing robust reservoir flood plans
• Explore best practice on developing effective strategies for communicating with the public and forging positive partnerships with the media
• Benefit from a strategic overview and practical insight on developing surface water management plans and the impact on flood risk management and emergency planning