Severe Weather
Severe weather can affect you in several ways, such as flooding, snow or a loss of utilities. Please see below some information provided by The Vale of White Horse District Council regarding this:
Flooding
Click here for advice if you are flooding
Visit the Oxfordshire Flood Took Kit for information about preparing for a flood
Loss of utilities
Electricity
Check to make sure the issue isn’t just affecting your property. If your area experiences a power cut use a smart phone to check ssepd.co.uk/Powertrack to see if the problem has been reported. You can also call SSE on 105.
Gas
If your smell gas, inside or outside, call 0800 111 999
Water
Your water supplier has a duty to provide alternative water source. Make sure you have a friend who can collect water for you if you are unable. Visit thameswater.co.uk or call 0800 316 9800.
Out of hours helpline
Our emergency helpline on 01235 422420 is available after office hours to report a noise nuisance, dangerous structure, flooding, a dead animal on the highway or a homeless issue.
Additional help
Better Housing Better Health is a one-stop health and housing advice service helping residents to keep their homes warm and themselves well.
If you have concerns for about a resident you can contact the service on 0800 107 0044 or bhbh@nef.org.uk.
Priority Services Register – for vulnerable residents
We can’t promise your electricity will never go off, but if it does, your local network operator will do what they can to make sure you have the support you need, when you need it.
You can join the Priority Services Register if you are dependent on electricity, have children under 5, have a disability or communications needs or over 60 years old (none extortive list).
Registering for your free Priority Services is easy. You can join the register by:
- calling on 0800 294 3259 and register over the phone.
- filling out the easy online form.
If you are concerned about a vulnerable resident call Oxfordshire County Council on 0345 0507666 (or out of hours – 0800 833 408).