Emergency planning and resilience

SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) runs the Floodline service that provides information on the latest risk of river and coastal flooding in Scotland.

The Floodline number is 0345 988 1188 and callers to that number will be provided with live flooding information and advice on how to prepare for or cope with the impacts of flooding 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

You can also sign up to the Floodline service, which will give you a text or voicemail the next time a flood weather alert is sent out in your area. 

For more information about how to prepare for severe weather and cope during it visit Ready Scotland website. 

Flood prevention

If any householder believes that their property may be susceptible to flooding, it is their responsibility to have and maintain their own flood prevention equipment such as sandbags and floodgates. These can be sourced through the internet and/or purchased from DIY stores.  

More information is available on the SEPA website.

Policy on the supply of sandbags

We can’t supply sandbags to householders and/or businesses outwith those identified as high risk within the Severe Weather Plan.

However, if any property is under an immediate risk of flooding, the council will assist where possible in protecting these properties and this may include the supply of sandbags. 

Floodwater

Take extra care if you have to cross deep or fast flowing floodwater which can hide other dangers. Floodwater can be contaminated and dangerous to health.

Don't allow pets to drink it or play in it and wash your hands if you come into contact with the water.

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme

This project is being developed to identify the most appropriate measures to reduce flood risk in Musselburgh. Find out more about the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme.