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 be aware of the potential for flooding before it happens.
Water, gas and electricity
Power cut: 105
Gas leaks or emergencies: 0800 111 999
Gas textphone/minicom: 0800 371 787
Northumbrian Water (water or sewage): 0345 717 1100
Healthcare
NHS: 111
(In an emergency always call 999.)
Connect: 01642 726009
Telecare: 0800 587 5184
Social care
Child social care emergencies:
- during office hours: 01642 130700
- out of hours: 01642 524 552
Adult social care emergencies:
- office hours: 01642 065070
- out of hours: 01642 524 552
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