Sources of further information on flooding

The latest information on flood risks, including weather forecasts, is available from the links and telephone numbers below. Local radio can also be a very useful source of information about local flooding, including flood warnings and disruption generally.

Environment Agency

For information and advice on flooding, the precautions that people should take, and where it is:

Floodline: 0845 9881 188
Website: www.environment-agency.gov.uk

Met Office

For up to date weather forecasts and weather warnings:

Website: www.metoffice.gov.uk

Highways Agency

For information on congestion, any road closures on motorways and major trunk roads:

Helpline number: 0870 0660 115 - for automated traffic info
Information line: 0845 7504 030
Website: www.trafficengland.com

National Rail enquiries

For information for those planning journeys by train:

Telephone: 0845 7484 950
Website: www.nationalrail.co.uk

Flood recovery information

Advice on finding reputable builders from:
Advice to farmers on animal welfare
Defra Flood Management pages on:
- insurance
- individual property flood resilience for new and existing buildings
- development planning
- emergency planning
- surface water drainage
- reservoir safety
DCLG flood recovery website
Insurance advice from the DCLG
DfT guidance to local authorities to help repair flood damaged roads
Environment Agency briefing notes on advice for those affected by flooding
Environment Agency flood maps
Environment Agency information on dredging and channel maintenance
Health advice from Health Protection Agency

Page last modified: 16 September 2009
Page published: 16 January 2008

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