Other agencies
There are other agencies who have responsibilities in responding to a flooding emergency. You can find out about them here.Highway Agency Agents/Consultants
The Highway Agency and their agents or consultants have the following responsibility:
Assist with flood alleviation such as issuing sandbags, clearance of blocked gutters and drains, dealing with flooded roads and traffic diversions.
British Waterways
British Waterways have the following responsibilities:
Responsible for protecting its own structures on its navigation system.
Help to warn the public using the waterways.
May provide specialist equipment, materials and other resources
Water Utilities
Water Utility suppliers have the following responsibilities:
Secure water supply and sewerage services and equipment to ensure continuity of service.
Repair services disrupted by flood events.
Provide alternative means of supply during service disruption if life and health risks are identified.
Advise local authorities and the communications media when disrupted services will be reinstated.
Liaise with, or if necessary attend, the emergency control centre.
Utilities
Other utility suppliers have the following responsibilities.
Secure their services and equipment to ensure continuity of supply.
Repair services disrupted by flood events.
Provide alternative means of supply during service disruption if life and health risks are identified.
Advise local authorities and the communications media when disrupted services will be reinstated.