A single national flood reporting and information service is not just a communications improvement; it is a strategic necessity. Without a clear, accessible point of contact, the public remains confused, response is delayed, and resilience efforts are undermined. Establishing this service will provide clarity, coordination, and confidence during flood events, and must be treated as a core component of national flood strategy. (Conclusion, Paragraph 101)

A single national flood reporting and information service is not just a communications improvement; it is a strategic necessity. Without a clear, accessible point of contact, the public remains confused, response is delayed, and resilience efforts are undermined. Establishing this service will provide clarity, coordination, and confidence during flood events, and must be treated as a core component of national flood strategy. (Conclusion, Paragraph 101) Type: conclusion | Number: 29 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The government is responding to the recommendation at paragraph 102 and the recommendation at paragraph 109 together as the recommendations are closely linked. We agree with the need to ensure clear and well communicated sources of information. The government also agrees with the principle of establ