Emergency numbers
Police, fire and rescue service and coast guard
999
Police
0191 454 7555
(if you live in South Tyneside, Gateshead or Sunderland)
Gas
Report gas leaks
Freephone TRANSCO 0800 111 999
Website:
TRANSCO
Water
Report water leaks
Freephone 0800 393 084
Website: Northumbrian Water
Floods
Floodline: 0845 988 1188
Minicom: 0845 602 6340
Website: Environment Agency
South Tyneside Council emergencies
Major incidents
- 0191 455 5523
Minor emergencies (for example repairs)
- Office hours: 0191 427 1717
- Out of hours: 0191 455 6111
Social care and health
- Out of hours: 0191 456 2093
BT Typetalkers welcome - Social care and health
Street lighting faults
- 0191 427 7000
- Street lighting
Environmental health
- Out of hours: 0191 427 2090
Vehicle breakdown services
- AA
Telephone: 0870 600 0371 (general information) - RAC
Telephone: 0800 082 8282 - Green Flag
Freephone: 0845 767 0345
