Flooding
If a flood is happening now or is believed to be imminent call the EA Incident Hotline (24hrs) on:
0800 80 70 60
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By calling this number Flood Wardens in Greenhead can activate a Community Flood Plan to assist residents and visitors |
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If at any time there is a danger to life Call the Emergency Services on 999 or 112 |
A flash flood risk exists due to the nature of the Tipalt Burn catchment. The valley is steep causing this upland catchment to respond rapidly to rainfall a result of the gradient and only moderate permeability of the underlying geology.
These “Flash Floods” can be sudden and serious and could happen again.
Some simple reminders should help you if there is another Flash Flood.
Greenhead Community Flood Plan
DO NOT place yourself or others at risk. Take actions to protect properties
ONLY where safe to do so
Flood Wardens
In the event of an emergency Greenhead Flood Wardens will work together and decide who will contact which emergency service or responders. Others will agree appropriate tasks, including communicating with residents and checking on known vulnerable people, keeping written notes of who does what, taking appropriate photographs and any other agreed tasks.
Emergency Contacts
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Police or Fire and Rescue Service or Ambulance |
999 or 112* |
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Northumberland County Council – Contact Centre |
0345 600 6400 |
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Police – To report flooded roads |
101 |
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Environment Agency Floodline – Flood Warning Info and Advice |
0345 988 1188 |
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Environment Agency North East Area Incident Room |
0300 200 3116 |
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Environment Agency Incident Hotline – Reporting floods and blockages, etc (24hrs) |
0800 80 70 60 |
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Environment Agency Customer Services – General Enquiries |
03708 506 506 |
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Northumbrian Water – Sewer Related Flooding |
0800 328 7648 |
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Northumbrian Water – Leakage (24hrs) |
0800 393 084 |
*emergency connection via any available mobile carrier
Flood Wardens
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Name |
Telephone |
Address |
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Howard Maxted (Lead Warden) |
016977 47855 07790810554 |
Westfield, Greenhead, Brampton, CA8 7HB |
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Emma Switzer |
07525021721 |
School House, Greenhead, CA8 7HB |
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Mike Wood |
01697 747 025 |
67 Blenkinsopp Home Park, Greenhead, CA8 7JS |
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Eddie Rimmer |
01697 747 641 |
3 Old Row, Greenhead, Brampton, CA8 7JJ |
This plan will be reviewed annually unless changes are known: the next review is due to take place - January 2023
Flooding – Key Contacts
Local Contacts
Greenhead Parish Clerk:
Susan Saunders
01434 344 470
Lead Flood Warden and Contact:
Howard Maxted
Parish Council Chairman
016977 47855
07790810554
Environment Agency
General Flood Related Enquiries:
Colin Hall
Northumberland Community Engagement Officer, Flood Resilience
0207 714 0547
colin.hall@environment-agency.gov.uk
Northumberland County Council
Sandbags and Road Signs:
David Hunt
Neighbourhood Area Services Manager
01670 625 575
david.hunt@northumberland.gov.uk
Refuge Centre Registration and Matters:
Nigel Fisher
Civil Contingencies Officer
0345 600 6400
Gulley and Drain Clearing:
Geoff Cairns
Neighbourhood Services Senior Team Leader
01670 625 576
geoff.cairns@northumberland.gov.uk
N.B – Anyone may report a blockage or concern with the Burn, which is considered likely to cause a flood risk; ie a felled tree or collapsing bank, etc. To do this call the Environment Agency Incident Hotline number or send an e-mail with the details and location – 0800 807060 or ics@environment-agency.gov.uk.
