Community Resilience Hub

Connecting in crisis - together, we are stronger.

Welcome to our Community Resilience Hub, a virtual space designed to connect neighbours in times of need. This platform is dedicated to fostering a sense of community strength by allowing individuals to offer and seek local assistance during emergencies. Share your offers of help, exchange vital local information, and stand together as a resilient community via the forums below.

Flooding and weather warnings - January 2026

Due to the weather disruption caused by Storm Chandra, there is significant surface water and areas of flooding on the road network in Mid Devon.

Please avoid driving unless it is essential - before embarking on your journey, you can check for flooding in your area using the GOV.UK lookup. You can also get the latest travel updates as they happen from Devon & Cornwall Police's Travel Watch Map.

Flooding on the River Batherm, Bampton (from Bampton Community Notice Board, Facebook)Motorists are also being asked not to attempt alternative routes around the affected areas as these are also becoming treacherous, with the fire services currently dealing with several incidents of cars becoming stuck in water.

• Information on temporary school closures can be found on the Devon County Council website.
• Check the Met Office website for weather warnings that are in place (including yellow, and amber warnings for rain and wind) - the webpage also has helpful tips for dealing with the weather.

Your safety is our priority. Stay updated with local weather reports and heed any further advice from emergency services.

Need to connect? Explore our list of useful contacts. Whether you have questions, suggestions, or need assistance, find the right contact here.

You can also find contact details for your town/parish council here.