Flood Action Week launches (13-19 October) promoting simple steps people can take to reduce the devastation caused by floods to their homes and businesses.

Communities in the West Midlands warned not to be complacent about flood risk, despite continuing drought conditions in the region.

Work led by Environment Agency to manage flood risk includes recently completed schemes in Bewdley and Worcester, natural flood management solutions and roll-out of property flood resilience measures.

In the West Midlands, more than 112,000 properties are at risk of flooding, with the UK experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather due to climate change.

Despite continuing drought conditions in the region, people are warned not to be complacent about the risk of flooding. The dry conditions of

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