Sarah Elliott of Ham Village Flood Committee points to a raised earth bund created as a flood defence by the Environment Agency.

Video: How two Somerset flood groups have helped their villages

Volunteers in Ham and Martock have helped to reduce flood risks in and around their villages. For the benefit of people living elsewhere in Somerset, six key figures share lessons they have learned. They point out some of the equipment that can now be used and some of the drainage, flood defence and natural flood management works that have been carried out locally.

Two volunteers in Misterton with a lot of useful equipment bought with a Somerset Prepared grant funded by Somerset Rivers Authority.

Video: Get a grant, get better prepared for emergencies

Somerset communities who want to get better prepared for emergencies can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for training and equipment. Learn more about how to apply. Hear from people who have been successful.

North Drain Pumping Station seen high up from a drone in its strategically important position between North Drain and the River Brue.

Video: River Parrett Field Team, North Drain Pumping Station

See the Environment Agency's River Parrett Field Team in action and learn about improvements at North Drain Pumping Station, part-funded by Somerset Rivers Authority in 2020.

View looking up Bonnings Lane in Barrington of newly completed silt trap with with builders' equipment including a wheelbarrow, generator and pick-axes.

New silt trap benefits 25 homes

A new silt trap has been installed in Barrington, as part of a series of moves by Somerset Rivers Authority to reduce flood risks in the village.

SRA community engagement support officer Dawn James talking to Derek Johnson, Jenny Pike and Sarah Elliott about the work of Ham Village Flood Defence Committee, with some of the committee's equipment laid out nearby.

Help your Somerset community get ready for winter

People across Somerset are being offered free interactive online training between Tuesday 20 October and Thursday 22 October to help communities prepare for what could be a challenging winter. Subjects covered include recovering from crises, dealing with flooding and snow, and co-ordinating community volunteers. New short local films will also be shown.

The River Sowy full of water downstream of Beer Wall near Othery with existing inconspicuous flood embankments.

Consultation now closed: Environmental Statement on River Sowy – King’s Sedgemoor Drain enhancements

A milestone has been reached with the River Sowy-King's Sedgemoor Drain (KSD) Enhancements Scheme, which is being delivered for Somerset Rivers Authority by the Environment Agency. The Environmental Statement for this scheme's first phase is out now for consultation until 13 September.