A new film produced with Aardman, the Environment Agency and East Sussex County Council was launched on Monday 12 October 2026 to help people understand their flood risk and the support available, according to the government press release issued that day. It was released as part of Flood Action Week, the Environment Agency's national campaign urging people to check their flood risk, sign up for warnings and take simple steps to protect their property ahead of heightened winter flooding risk.

The release, dated 12 October 2026, says the Environment Agency also launched 'Flood Action Online', described as a one-stop shop for flood advice bringing together guidance and access to Met Office weather alerts during incidents. It also cites a government commitment, attributed to Floods Minister Emma Hardy, to safeguard 200,000 properties from flooding, delivering a total economic benefit of £27.9 billion in avoided damage.

The film follows Missy and Stanley as floodwater turns their pet basket into a makeshift raft. It was developed by the Blue Heart Project, led by East Sussex County Council, and funded through the £200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programme managed by the Environment Agency. It was directed by Åsa Lucander of Aardman and is available on YouTube.