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Emergency phone numbers

Emergencies

Emergency services - police, fire, ambulance, or coastguard: 999

Fire brigade text number: 07718 999999

Middlesbrough Council out of hours emergency line: 01642 726050
(For calls of an emergency nature which can't wait until the next working day, for example, fallen trees, severe flooding and dangerous buildings. For social care emergencies, see the 'social care' section below.)

You may be able to get information and advice via Cleveland Police (@ClevelandPolice), Cleveland Fire Brigade (@ClevelandFB), and Middlesbrough Council (@MbroCouncil) on Twitter.

BBC Tees radio (95 FM), BBC Look North, and ITV Tyne Tees may also provide information.

Policing and safety

Cleveland Police (non-emergencies): 101

(In an emergency always call 999.)

Middlesbrough Council Street Wardens: 01642 228500

Crimestoppers (non-urgent crimes): 0800 555 111

Anti-terrorism hotline: 0800 789 321

Flooding

Environment Agency floodline: 0345 988 1188

Sign up for flood alerts to get warnings if you're at risk of flooding.

Water, gas, and electricity

Power cut: 105

Gas leaks or emergencies: 0800 111 999

Northumbrian Water (water or sewage): 0345 717 1100

If you have hearing or speech difficulties, you can use Relay UK to get help with making a phone call about your water, gas, or electricity.

Healthcare

NHS: 111

(In an emergency always call 999.)

Connect: 01642 726009

Telecare: 0800 587 5184

Social care

Children's social care emergencies:

Adult social care emergencies:

Out of hours means between the hours of 5pm and 8:30am Monday to Friday, and all day on weekends and Bank Holidays.

Mental health emergencies

If you've already hurt yourself, go straight to A&E (Accident & Emergency)

If you're about to hurt yourself or someone else: 999

If you're having a mental health crisis: 0800 0516171

If you've already been given a Crisis Line number, call it.

If you already have a care plan, follow the plan.

The Samaritans helpline is open 24 hours a day and is free to call: 116 123

Homelessness

Homelessness service: 01642 726800