The Redbridge Major Incident Plan (REDMIP pdf 155 kb) 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:

• Simple Ways to Protect Your Home From Flooding Leaflet (pdf, 30kb)
• Environment Agency Preparing for Flooding Leaflet (pdf, 938kb)
• Environment Agency During Flooding Leaflet (pdf, 531kb)
• Environment Agency After Flooding Leaflet (pdf, 467kb)

Act now!

• 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.
• Volunteer to be a Flood Warden for your street, call 01707 632502.

External Links

• BBC Weather Centre Home Page
• Met Office Severe Weather Warnings