Flooding

Flooding advice for residents

The Environment Agency estimate that over five million people are at risk from flooding in the UK and we all know it is an issue in the Warrington area.

A flood can have a devastating effect on your home, land or property. Find out here how best to protect your home against flooding, how to limit flood damage and what to do in the aftermath of a deluge...

Advice on flooding

Keep a list of important numbers with you – emergency services, utilities, insurance company
Familiarise yourself with the isolation points for water, gas and electricity for your property
If you feel you are at risk of flooding, remove important documents and belongings to a safe place
Contact the Floodline on 0845 988 11 88 for up to the minute advice on the risk of your area flooding
Call the council's contact centre on 443322 if you require sandbags. Please note sandbags can only be supplied if there is an immediate flooding threat to the property.

The Environment Agency updates their website every 15 minutes, to find out the latest in the Warrington area visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk.

Or for more general advice visit DirectGov .

Environment Agency information leaflets:

Preparing for a flood
Practical advice on what to do to protect you and your property