Emergency contacts

You can find the details of who to contact in an emergency here

Useful phone numbers to use in an emergency

  • Police, Fire, Ambulance and Coastguard: 999
  • Police (Non-emergency): 101
  • Gas (Transco): 0800 111999
  • Western Power Distribution: 0800 365 900
  • Scottish and Southern Energy: 0845 7708090
  • Bristol Water: 0800 801011
  • South West Water: 0800 1691144
  • Wessex Water: 0845 6004600
  • Environment Agency: 0800 807060
  • Floodline: 0845 9881188
  • Met Office: 0870 9000100
  • NHS non-emergency number – Use this service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation. You can find more information about this service on NHS Choices: 111
  • Somerset Council Press Office: 01823 355020

Risk of flooding on the Somerset Levels

If you live in the Sedgemoor or Somerset Levels area and your home is at risk of flooding, you can get housing advice.

  • During office hours phone 0300 123 2224
  • Out of office hours phone 0800 9176520

Check our flooding information page for the latest advice, travel updates and the current status of roads that have Emergency road closure gates.

Get in touch

Please visit our Contact us page for more information about contacting Somerset Council.

Last updated: December 31, 2025

Next review due: July 1, 2026

Back to top