USEFUL CONTACTS
Although the weather is improving, should there be instances of fallen trees, power outages and flooding, help and support can be found below:
IN AN EMERGENCY
If you think there’s a risk to public safety, do not report it online, please call us immediately on 0345 603 7631 or if you have hearing problems you can use our text phone service on 0345 758 5592.
FALLEN TREES
To report a fallen tree that is obstructing a highway please contact
Essex Highways:
https://www.essexhighways.org/tell-us/trees-hedges-and-weeds
To report a fallen tree on a highway that is a risk to public safety call: 0345 603 7631
POWER CUTS
In the event of a power cut in your area, report to UK Power Networks by calling 0800 31 63 105 or simply 105. You can also report and check power cuts in your area at ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut
FLOODING
You can keep an eye on flood warnings here;
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
Essex County Council is the local flooding authority:
https://www.essex.gov.uk/floods-emergency-planning