Contacts you might need in the event of a flood

This list includes details of all the organisations and services you might need in the event of a flood. We recommend that you save it on your computer then print copies to keep near your landline telephone and in your emergency flood pack.

If you believe there is real and imminent risk to your life ring 999 immediately.

Environment Agency

Environment Agency emergency hotline

0800 807060

If you are concerned about river flooding or would like help in preparing a personal flood plan

0345 506506

www.gov.uk/environment-agency/

Floodline Warnings Direct

0345 988118

www.gov.uk/environment-agency/

Bradford Council

If you would like information about evacuation and preparing for emergencies

01274 434752

Emergency.management@bradford.gov.uk

To report flooding of highways and streams

01274 431000

Blocked gullies and drains

01274 431000

Report blocked gullies and drains now

School closures

List of school closures

Community Flood Groups

Bradford Council are working with local groups to support the community.

Yorkshire Water

Flooding of sewers or water mains

0800 573553

Canal & River Trust

Flooding from canals

0800 47 999 47

Met Office

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

Highways England

Live traffic information from Traffic England

0300 123 5000

The National Flood Forum

Their ‘Blue Pages’ guide is a directory of flood protection products and services that advise on how to protect your property against flooding.

01299 403055

www.nationalfloodforum.org.uk
www.bluepages.org.uk

The Association of British Insurers

02076 003333

www.abi.org.uk

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

Help with finding a surveyor

www.ricsfirms.com

024 7686 8555

British Damage Management Association

Advice on flood recovery, and restoration practitioners

01858 414278

www.bdma.org.uk

British Standards Institution

Maintains a list of all manufacturers of flood protection products that have been tested and achieved Kitemark accreditation

0208 996 9000

www.kitemark.com

Citizens Advice Bureau

08444 111444

www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Food Standards Agency

020 7276 8829

helpline@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk

Electrical Safety

02034 635100

enquiries@electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk

www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk

Report a power cut

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Northern Powergrid

0800 375675

www.northernpowergrid.com

Local Radio Stations

Radio Leeds: 92.4 FM and 103.9 FM (also 95.3 FM and 102.7 FM) 774 AM

www.bbc.co.uk/radioleeds  available via DAB Radio.

Heart: 106.2 FM

www.heart.co.uk/on-air/how-to-listen/listen-online  available via DAB Radio

BCB: 106.6FM

www.bcbradio.co.uk