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Flooding and drainage
  • Drainage
  • Flood investigations
  • Flood risk asset register
  • Flooding advice for North Somerset residents
  • Lead Local Flood Authority and planning applications
  • Local Flood Risk Management Strategy
  • Pre-application surface water drainage advice on major planning applications
  • Preparing for flooding
  • Reporting a flood
  • Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC)

Preparing for flooding

In case of an emergency, or if there is a danger to life, call 999. 

We have compiled a list of advice and resources which will help you to stay safe during and after flooding.

  • GOV.UK website - Prepare for flooding
  • GOV.UK website - UKHSA Flooding and health - advice for the public
  • Environment Agency website - be flood prepared
  • Food Standards Agency website - Food safety after a flood

For updates during a flooding event

  • GOV.UK website - flood warnings
  • Met Office website - weather forecast
  • Met Office website - weather warnings
  • Traffic England website - National Highways live traffic updates
  • Travel West website - public transport updates

North Somerset Council resources

  • North Somerset Council - road works and closures map
  • North Somerset Council - emergency closures
  • North Somerset Council - social media accounts

Additional information

  • Blue Pages website - Property Flood Products
  • GOV.UK website - check your property's flood risk
  • Environment Agency website -  becoming a flood warden
  • Community Resilience North Somerset website - becoming a community volunteer

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