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

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

Cumbria Community messaging

Weather Updates

Travel information

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

United Utilities

River flooding

Environment Agency flood information service

Power cuts

Electricity North West

Power outage map

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