Severe weather
Where to find important information during severe weather.
Snow and ice
Find details of the council's winter maintenance services during periods of snow and ice. Get advice on getting around in wintry conditions and information on what you can do to help.
Flooding
Check our flooding page for information on how to report floods, what we do about flood risk and what you can do to protect your home.
See links below for information from the Environment Agency and Southern Water
- Floodline - to sign up to receive text alerts of flood warnings
- Flood Warnings - to check on warnings in place
- Southern Water - is responsible for water supplies and sewers in Brighton & Hove - for water supply and sewer problems call 0845 278 0845 or to report leaks call 0800 820 999
Drought
The water companies produce drought plans to outline how water resources are managed in times of water shortage. See the Southern Water Drought Plan for our area.
Find details of how you can save water at home.
Heatwave
A Heat-Health Alert system provided by UHSA and the Met Office operates in England from June to September each year. It is aimed at health and social care professionals and any with a role in reducing the harm extended periods of hot weather can have on health.
Find information about keeping yourself and others safe and cool in the heat.
View the NHS web pages for advice on how to cope in hot weather and information about sunscreen and sun safety.