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Council contacts
| Contact | Number |
|---|
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Council out of hours emergencies
For genuine emergencies concerning drainage, flooding, street lighting, building and electrical repairs, highways.
|
01942 404040 |
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Emergency repairs to council houses
|
01942 489005 |
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Adult social care
|
01942 828777 |
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Childrens social care
|
01942 828300 |
National emergency contacts
| Contact | Number |
|---|
| Fire, police, ambulance emergencies |
999 or 112 |
| Greater Manchester Police |
0161 872 5050 |
| Gas emergencies (National Grid) |
0800 111999 |
| Electricity emergencies (Electricity North West) |
0800 195 4141 |
| To report power cuts or damage to power lines or substations |
105 |
| Water emergencies (United Utilities) |
|
| No water supply or discoloured water |
0345 672 3723 |
| Problems with drains and sewers |
0845 602 0406 |
| Pollution |
0800 015 1230 |
| Leaks |
0800 330033 |
To assist the emergency services to find your medical information and contacts you can use the national 'Message in a bottle' scheme.