The council has a key role, together with the police and the Environment Agency, in providing support to help anyone affected by serious flooding in Leeds.
An emergency response to flooding can involve lots of different council services - for example providing emergency accommodation, sandbags and health advice as well as helping in the clean up operation.
You can download various flood advice leaflets prepared by the council's peace and emergency planning team and environmental health service, from this page - they explain what to do and who to contact for help if you are affected by flooding.
There are also some practical steps which you can take at any time to help minimise the effects of flooding in your home:
Find out if your property is at risk from flooding from a main river
You can do this by contacting the Environment Agency’s floodline on 0845 988 1188. or by visiting their website - follow the weblink from this page. If you have recently moved into an area, talk to your neighbours to find out about any history of flooding.
Subscribe to receive flood warnings
If you live in an area at high risk of flooding, the Environment Agency can inform you of any flood warnings they issue. Contact the the Environment Agency’s floodline on 0845 988 1188 for advice on how to arrange this.
Check your insurance
Contact your insurance company to check your household policy covers flooding. The Association of British Insurers can provide advice on flooding insurance and insurance policies. Follow the weblink from this page to visit their website.
Further advice and information
Follow the weblink from this page to the Environment Agency website. They provide lots of helpful information on protecting your home against the effects of flooding, as well as up to date information on any flood warnings they have issued. The council has also produced a flooding advice leaflet which you can download from this page and print.