What to do if your cricket club has been affected by flooding

What to do if your cricket club has been affected by flooding

The impact of flooding can be devastating, causing damage to pavilions, grounds and equipment.

If your club has been affected by floods, responding in the right way can really help, and ECB can help.

Before doing anything though, there are two things you must do:

1) Put safety first: responding to the crisis at the club you love is a natural reaction but the first priority is always people’s safety – buildings and grounds can be dangerous at any stage of a flood. Do not put yourself or others at harm. Follow guidance from the emergency services and do not enter any building until it is safe to do so and do so carefully. Isolate your electricity and gas supply, and only reconnect on the advice of a suitable electrician or Gas Safe engineer when it is safe to do so.

2) Contact your insurer before doing anything: Do not rush to act - always contact your insurer first. Take lots of photo and video before you do anything – only take action once your insurer has said it is ok to.

After the flood

Sport England have produced two helpful guides what to do after a flood that can help you respond safely and effectively:

For your building and sheds: ‘Buildings after the flood’

For your ground: ‘Pitches and Courts after the flood’

We are here to help

ECB has an emergency fund to support clubs who need it and over 20 years’ experience of advising clubs on technical and practical matters. 

Please contact us at facilities@ecb.co.uk for further information and assistance.

Helpful resources   

In England

The Environment Agency – What to do after a flood

The Environment Agency – Flood Risk – Find out whether your ground is at risk of flooding

The Environment Agency – Flood Warnings – Get the latest flood warnings

Sport England – Flood Guidance

In Wales

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales – What to do after a flood

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales – Find out whether your ground is at risk of flooding

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales –Get the latest flood warnings

Other useful resources

The Blue Pages – an independent directory of flood protection products and services

Association of British Insurers – offers guidance on resilient repairs after a flood