Preparing for flooding

Preparing your property

Flooding is one of our highest priority risks. Events which have happened around the country demonstrate frequency and severity of floods in the UK, highlighting the need to plan and prepare.

To help you prepare:

• you can check for flooding on GOV.UK
• Check the Environment Agency's flood warnings 
• read advice on the Cumbria Prepared website
• read the advice on the Flood Hub website

Information and advice is also available from the Environment Agency’s Floodline.

Environment Agency’s Floodline
Telephone: 0345 988 1188

What to do if there is a flood

If your home or business is flooded, and it's safe to do so, you should:

• switch off your electricity supply at the fuse box and
• turn off your water and gas supply at the mains

Report flooding, blocked gullies and drains

There is a large network of drains and gullies across Cumbria. Sometimes they can become blocked and flood the road. If you see a flood, you can report it online.

Report a problem