Flooding Information and Support for Doncaster North

If you live in an area at risk of flooding, there are several services and resources available to help you stay informed and prepared.

Getting Flood Warnings

Sign up for the Environment Agency’s free flood warning service to receive alerts directly to your phone, email, or landline. This service provides advance warning when flooding is expected in your area.

Sign up at: gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings

Preparing for Flooding

Learn how to prepare your home and family for potential flooding, what actions to take during a flood, and what support is available to you.

Find guidance at: gov.uk/prepare-for-flooding

Step-by-step response guide: ABI Responding to Floods Guide

Checking Current Flood Situations

Monitor live flood warnings, river levels, and ground water levels in your area:

National service: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk

Local information: City of Doncaster Council Flood Advice

CDC public information helpline: 01302 735688

Protecting Your Property

Explore practical measures to make your home more resilient to flooding, such as flood barriers, airbrick covers, and non-return valves.

Learn more at: Be Flood Smart – Flood Re

Insurance and Recovery

Finding flood insurance: If you’re struggling to obtain insurance, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association directory can help you find specialist providers.

Build Back Better scheme: If your home has been flooded, you may be eligible for support to install flood resilience measures during repairs. Visit Flood Re’s Build Back Better scheme for details.

Getting Help and Reporting Issues

Environment Agency Floodline: 0345 988 1188 (24 hour service)

Report environmental incidents: Contact the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60 (24 hours) or report online at gov.uk/report-an-environmental-incident

If you need further assistance with flooding concerns in Doncaster North, please don’t hesitate to contact my office. Email at ed.miliband.mp@parliament.uk