Who to Contact in the Event of a Flood

We at the Stn contacted Janna Walker, who is the Assistant Director for Development and Growth Highways & Transport at Leicestershire County Council.
She said: “We’re actively encouraging residents and businesses to be ‘flood aware’ as we know that more rain and harsh weather is forecast across Leicestershire in the coming days.”
Here’s some top tips to prepare:
* Sign up for flood alerts: https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings
* Keep up to date with road and weather updates through social media sites like @EnvAgencyMids and Environment Agency, and listen to your local radio station
* If you’re at risk, make a flood plan: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/flooding-and-drainage/prepare-for-flooding
* Report a flood: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/flooding-and-drainage/report-a-flood
* Prepare your home: https://www.llrprepared.org.uk/be-aware/flooding/
As the local lead authority, we’re also advising people not to take risks and to never drive or walk through flood water. If a road sign or flood boards are in place, these are there to keep residents safe and should not be moved.
After severe weather, it is also a good idea to check on vulnerable neighbours and review your insurance policy to make sure you’re covered for flooding.
If you want to report a blocked or damaged gully, you can do so on the council’s website: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/road-maintenance/roadside-drains
If you need sandbags or assistance with housing and shelter, please contact your local district or borough council.
Councils, emergency services and the NHS work together to help people prepare for flooding and to stay safe. Read more on our emergency flood advice: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/flooding-and-drainage/emergency-flood-advice