The European Flood Awareness System, part of the EU’s Copernicus Programme, provides early flood warnings and forecast information across Europe, helping authorities and communities anticipate potential risks before they escalate. For RISE, it strengthens preparedness and forward planning by showing how shared data, regional cooperation, and trusted forecasting can support earlier action and more coordinated responses. It also serves as a strong example for other countries of how large-scale monitoring systems can improve readiness and reduce the impact of flood events.