Flooding - key information

Parts of the UK continue to be affected by the worst flooding on record.

Forage Aid is the charity that supports farmers whose livestock has been affected by an extreme weather by providing forage and/or bedding to those in need. Information on how to give, and receive, support can be found here.

The Environment Agency's website is constantly updated with the latest information and the flooding hotline is 0345 988 1188.

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Association offers help and support to farmers in need - they have a hotline which is 0808 281 9490 and you can access their website here.

GoCompare have also put together a guide to preparing for a flood and protecting your property. In extreme conditions you won't be able to stop flood water, and you should always put personal safety above attempts to protect property and possessions. Despite this, there are steps that you can take to keep water out, to buy yourself time to preserve property and possessions, and to limit the damage that flood water does.