Emergency updates and contacts
In the event of an emergency tune in and keep updated on the latest information
Emegency agency Twitter feeds are a good source of current information.
SLDC updates
Ring us on 01539 733 333, 8.45am to 5pm
We have out of hours emergency numbers that can be used 24/7. You will be asked to leave a message. A member of staff who can help will then call you back.
Kendal and Eastern Area: 0870 428 6905
Lakes, Ulverston & Western Area: 0870 428 6906
Follow us on Twitter: @SouthLakelandDC or like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southlakelanddistrictcouncil
Media updates
Radio
Remember to keep spare batteries for your radio in case of power failure
- BBC Radio Cumbria has the main Cumbria emergency message role
- Lakeland Radio
- The Bay
- Century FM
Newspapers
Emergency services updates
Cumbria Community Messaging
Weather Updates
Travel information
- Cumbria Police traffic news
- Westmorland Gazette live traffic and travel
- North West Evening Mail travel
- Northern Rail Train Service
- Virgin trains
- TransPennine express
For problems with services in the local area
Roads
Flooded / closed roads and blocked road drains, surface water from land and problems with minor watercourses contact Cumbria Highways: 0300 303 2992 Twitter: @CumbriaCC
Sewer flooding
River flooding
Environment Agency flood information service
Power cuts
Vulnerable customers, including some older or disabled people, or those with a medical dependency on electricity, can also sign up to the priority services register by visiting the priority service customer page
Gas emergencies
Preparing for emergencies
The following links have useful information:
ACT: Emergency Planning Guide for Cumbrian Households
Preparing for emergencies: What you need to know
Department of Health: Pandemic Flu
World Health Organisation: pandemic influenza risk management
