Floods

For advice and information on:

Land Drainage Systems
Sustainable Drainage Systems
Localised Flooding Problems
At Risk Areas from Flooding
Self Help Systems for Flood Defence, including sand bag supplies
Local Contact for Response Plan for Civil Emergencies.

Tel: (0115) 907 2244.

Main enquiries to:

Derbyshire County Council Emergency Planning Office
Tel: 01629 538364

Maintenance and Control of Non Main River Flood Defences:

Out of Office Hours: 0115 907 2244

Flood recovery at communities and Local Government

Please see attached a letter from Teresa Vokes, Director responsible for Flood Recovery at Communities and Local Government and an information note on where flood affected households intending to claim on their insurance can go for free and independent advice.

This note has been drafted in consultation with the Financial Services Authority and the Association of British Insurers.

Flood warning information

A document entitled ‘Flooding – Public Information and Advice’ can be found on the "Derbyshire Prepared" website (see link at bottom of this page). This document contains sources of advice and information for members of the public and businesses on flooding related issues, from a range of organisations and agencies.

The Environment Agency manage the free flood warning service. To find out more about flooding and the flood warning service please visit the Environment Agency website (opens in a new window) which contains:

flood warning codes
where warnings are issued
how to use the Floodline number
how to register for the Floodline service
where to purchase flood protection equipment
other useful contact details

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Floods

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