Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 8 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 October 2008. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Floods: Coastal Areas
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how often the Environment Agency updates its maps of river and coastal flood risks.
- Answer
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The Environment Agency is continually updating its Flood Map, which shows areas that could be affected by flooding from rivers or the sea. Flood Maps, published on the Environment Agency's website, are sent to local authorities for planning and Civil Contingencies Act purposes. These show areas at risk of flooding and are updated and published on a quarterly basis.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 481 c29W; 226700
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Floods Maps
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