Flood Information
Flooding contact information:
Emergency Planning Team on 0115 977 3471, or visit the Gov.UK website at https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/ to view the warning information and nearby river levels.
Residents who live in the flood risk areas are being asked to ensure they have preparations in place in case they are asked to evacuate. Councils, emergency services and the Environment Agency have been providing emergency support to communities impacted and will continue to provide support across the county. Residents can find out if their area is at risk of flooding by checking flood alerts and warnings: Live flood map - Check for flooding - GOV.UK (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk)
A full list of road closures can be found on the county council’s website: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/emergencies-and-disruption/current-disruption
Key advice includes:
· Only travelling if necessary in the flood areas.
· Don’t ignore a flood warning or a road closure sign.
· Do not to enter flood water in case of hidden hazards such as lifted manhole covers.
· Staying away from swollen rivers and flood water.
· Looking out for vulnerable friends, relatives and neighbours.
· Check road closure information on the county council’s website.
· Keep up-to-date with flood warnings and alerts in your area: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/location?location=nottinghamshire
· Read advice on preparing for a flood and what to do during a flood: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/flooding-help-and-advice
If you need to report an incident of flooding or need further information on how to prepare or what to do in the event of flooding, you can find the relevant contact details and links below:
Risk to life
If there is an immediate risk to life or health, contact the emergency services, call 999.
If there is a health emergency or ongoing medical conditions because of a flood, contact your local GP or call 999 depending on the severity of your situation.
People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation at: https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding
Flooding from a river, reservoir, or coastal water
Please contact the Environment Agency via:
The Environment Agency Flood line, call 0345 988 1188
The Environment Agency Incident Hotline, call 0800 80 70 60
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