diff --git a/server/models/views/target-area.js b/server/models/views/target-area.js
index 24568ecf9..650d8b2a5 100644
--- a/server/models/views/target-area.js
+++ b/server/models/views/target-area.js
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ class ViewModel {
       flood.situation = flood.situation.trim()
       const message = flood.situation
 
-      situation = `<p>${message}</p>`
+      situation = messageValidator(message)
     }
 
     const dateSituationChanged = flood
@@ -59,17 +59,17 @@ class ViewModel {
     const metaCanonical = `/target-area/${area.code}`
 
     Object.assign(this, {
-      pageTitle: pageTitle,
-      metaDescription: metaDescription,
-      metaCanonical: metaCanonical,
+      pageTitle,
+      metaDescription,
+      metaCanonical,
       placeName: area.name,
       placeCentre: JSON.parse(area.centroid).coordinates,
       featureId: area.id,
       severity: severityLevel,
       situationChanged,
-      situation: situation,
-      parentAreaAlert: parentAreaAlert,
-      areaDescription: areaDescription,
+      situation,
+      parentAreaAlert,
+      areaDescription,
       targetArea: area.code,
       feedback: false,
       mapTitle,
@@ -87,4 +87,8 @@ class ViewModel {
   }
 }
 
+function messageValidator (message) {
+  const strippedMessage = message.replace(/(\r?\n)+/g, '\n')
+  return strippedMessage.split('\n').map(p => `<p>${p}</p>`).join(' ')
+}
 module.exports = ViewModel
diff --git a/server/views/recovering-after-a-flood.html b/server/views/recovering-after-a-flood.html
index 7842a3665..fbe6b4891 100644
--- a/server/views/recovering-after-a-flood.html
+++ b/server/views/recovering-after-a-flood.html
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ <h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Protect your property from future floods</h2>
     <p class="govuk-text">Suppliers of flood products and services can be found on the <a href="http://bluepages.org.uk">Bluepages</a>.</p>
     <p class="govuk-text">Read the National Flood Forum's advice on <a href="https://nationalfloodforum.org.uk/about-flooding/reducing-your-risk/protecting-your-property">how to protect your property from flooding in the future</a>.</p>
     <h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Stay healthy</h2>
-    <p class="govuk-text">You can find general advice about <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flooding-questions-and-answers-about-health">staying healthy after a flood</a> at Public Health England.</p>
+    <p class="govuk-text">You can find general advice about <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flooding-questions-and-answers-about-health">staying healthy after a flood</a>.</p>
     <p class="govuk-text">If you notice a change in the colour, taste or smell of your tap water, stop using it and phone your water company.</p>
     <p class="govuk-text">You can get support from <a href="https://www.gov.uk/health-protection-team">your local health protection team</a> to prevent and reduce the effect of diseases.</p>
     <p class="govuk-text">Don’t eat food that’s touched flood water. If your electricity is off, don’t eat fresh food from a fridge after 4 hours or from a freezer after 24 hours.</p>
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ <h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Get help</h2>
     <p class="govuk-text">The Environment Agency has specially trained Flood Support Officers across the country who provide information and advice during and after floods. Call Floodline (24-hour service) on 0345 988 1188 or type-talk (for the hard of hearing) on 0345 602 6340 to find out if they’re active in your area.</p>
     <h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Get emotional support</h2>
     <p class="govuk-text">Having a flooded home is very stressful. If you need emotional support, contact family and friends, your doctor or an organisation like the <a data-journey-click="PRR:recovering-after-a-flood_Get emotional support:Red Cross" href="http://www.redcross.org.uk">Red Cross</a> or the <a data-journey-click="PRR:recovering-after-a-flood_Get emotional support:Samaritans" href="https://www.samaritans.org">Samaritans</a>.</p>
-    <p class="govuk-text">Public Health England offers a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flooding-health-advice-mental-health-following-floods">guide to mental wellbeing</a> after a flood.</p>
+    <p class="govuk-text">The UK Health Security Agency offers a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flooding-health-advice-mental-health-following-floods">guide to mental wellbeing</a> after a flood.</p>
     <h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Apply for financial aid</h2>
     <p class="govuk-text">You may be able to get financial aid for flood recovery. Apply to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council">your local council</a>.</p>
   </div>