Environment Agency - Flood Advice

The Environment Agency offer different flood warning services depending upon where you live. They offer a free 24 hour Floodline Warnings Direct service, which allows you to receive warnings by phone, text, email, fax or pager.

Flood updates can also be found by accessing  the following services:

• www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood
• Teletext Page 159, BBC Ceefax Page 419 and Digital Ceefax Page 405.
• Local weather, news and travel bulletins, Local Council web sites
• call Floodline on 0845 988 1188
  

In order to assist the public in onset or threat of flooding, the Environment Agency have put together 3 guides to assist the general public by giving practical advice about what to do before, during and after a flood.

Preparing for A Flood - Practical Advice on what to do to protect you and your property, covering:

• Flood warning services
• Flood Plans
• Flood Warning Codes
• Temporary Flood protection equipment
• Useful Contacts

During a Flood - Practical Advice on what to do to stay safe in a flood, covering topics such as:

• What to do in the event of a flood
• What to do in an emergency
• How to protect your belongings
• Advice on Evacuation

After a Flood - Practical Advice on recovering from a flood, with advice on:

• The first steps to take after a flood
• Clearing up after a flood
• Dealing with insurance claims
• Further steps to protect your property
• Temporary  Housing

For further information from the Environment Agency :

Telephone : 08708 506 506  Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 6.00pm

email : enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk

Incident Hotline : 0800 80 70 60  24 hour service

Floodline : 0845 988 1188