Flood Action Week: Know your risk and be prepared

Flood Action Week is an annual campaign led by the Environment Agency, running from 12 to 18 October 2026. The campaign brings together organisations and communities across England to raise awareness of flood risks and encourage people to take practical steps to prepare, particularly ahead of the winter months.

Dunchurch Parish Council is sharing this information as part of the wider campaign, helping residents access official advice and resources to understand their flood risk and prepare for potential flooding.

How to prepare for flooding

The Environment Agency encourages people to take practical steps to understand their risk and be ready should flooding occur.

Residents can:

• Check their flood risk to find out whether their home or local area could be affected.
• Sign up for flood warnings to receive alerts and allow time to prepare.
• Make a household flood plan, including what to do and where to go if flooding threatens their home.
• Prepare an emergency grab bag containing essential items in case they need to leave at short notice.
• Keep up to date with official flood warnings and weather alerts during periods of heavy rainfall.

Taking action before flooding happens can help people respond more safely and reduce the potential impact on their homes and families.

Find out more

Residents can find official information, guidance and advice through the following resources:

• Check your flood risk and current flood warnings – check the risk in your area and view current warnings.
• Warwickshire County Council: Advice on flooding – local advice on preparing for, responding to and recovering from flooding.
• Warwickshire Resilience Forum – further information on flood preparedness and staying safe.

Flood Action Week is a timely reminder that understanding your risk and knowing what to do can make a difference. Residents are encouraged to use the official resources above to find out more and take steps to prepare.