Flood Resilience and Awareness

“Hello EA” is an exciting digital tool that marks the Environment Agency’s first use of AI for public engagement. Initially introduced in Devon and Cornwall, our tool allows communities to interact with flood assets and infrastructure to receive real-time information, provide feedback and be better informed about flood preparedness and ongoing flood improvements.

Building on its success in the South West, “Hello EA” has now been rolled out to various locations and schemes across England. This expansion reflects the platform’s effectiveness in reaching new audiences (this includes those who speak English as a second language), enhancing awareness about flood resilience and coastal risk management, nationally.

  • Client Name:
    Environment Agency
  • Sectors:
    All Sectors
    Central Government
    Hello Environment
  • Use Cases:
    Virtual Assistant
    Health & Wellbeing
    Public Engagement
    Flood Management
  • Location:
    South West, UK
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£1.45m+
Cost Avoidance (Hello EA)
33+
Tonnes of Carbon Saved (Hello EA)
291+
Staff Days Saved (Hello EA)

Project Outcomes:

Hello EA Outcomes:

  • Reduced cost per engagement by 92%
  • Reduced carbon footprint
  • Now able to engage with the public 24/7/365
  • Increased community preparedness, engagement and reach, compared to previous years
  • Improved insight into public behaviour

“Hello Lamp Post is a fantastic example of how the Environment Agency embraces innovation and harnesses technology. It has the potential to reduce our carbon footprint by hundreds of tonnes per year. This tool serves as a vital piece in the puzzle, helping us build a more resilient nation against flooding and coastal change.”

Caroline Douglass,

Executive Director Flood and Coastal Risk Management

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