If there's a flood

If you want to report a flood, call the Highway Enquiries Team on 0845 310 11 11 and select Option 1.

Preparing for flooding

What you can do in advance to prepare for flooding and minimise its effects.

Preparing for flood with sandbags

Sandbags

How to get sandbags, and where to get advice on how to build a sandbag wall or dam.

Sandbag diagram - from Environment Agency guidance

During a flood

What to do in the event of a flood.

Flooded road

Recovering from flooding

Advice on making insurance claims and cleaning your property after a flood.

Flooded allotment

Advice to businesses

Hygiene and safety advice for businesses in the event of a flood.

Flooded business

Useful flooding contacts

Who can help, or give you further information in the event of a flood.

Flooded meadow
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