Flooding Advice

The Redbridge Major Incident Plan contains details of the Borough’s emergency response to any major incident (including flooding).

The Environment Agency is responsible for the maintenance of “Main Rivers”, flood defences on these rivers and public warnings of flooding from them.

Environment Agency Floodline Telephone Number: 0845 988 1188

For further advice on flooding please see our Simple Ways to Protect Your Home From Flooding Leaflet (pdf 30kb)

Check whether your home or business is at risk from Flooding on the Environment Agency Web Site
Call to register for FREE Flood alerts on 0845 988 1188
Check the details of your insurance policy and add cover if necessary. The average cost of flood damage to homes is £30,000 so try to get cover if you can afford it.
Talk to your neighbours about how you could work together in the event of a future flood.
email emergency.planning@redbridge.gov.uk if you are interested in becoming a flood warden for your street.