Flood Update for ALN Families in Wales -Severe flooding hits Monmouth, Cardiff and Penarth overnight


 

Flood Update for ALN Families in Wales

Severe flooding hits Monmouth, Cardiff and Penarth overnight
Learn Without Limits CIC – 15 November 2025

Storm Claudia brought serious disruption across parts of Wales overnight. Monmouth, Cardiff and Penarth experienced flooding, road closures and temporary evacuations.
For ALN families, flooding can be especially difficult because it disrupts routines, removes safe spaces, affects sensory needs, and may limit access to mobility aids, medical equipment or communication devices.

Below is an updated list of affected locations, ALN focused support, a printable contact sheet and links to our previous flood posts from earlier this week.



Latest Flood Warning Locations Across Wales

(Source: Natural Resources Wales, 15 November 2025)
Live updates: https://flood-warning.naturalresources.wales/

Severe Flood Warnings

Danger to life

Flood Warnings

Immediate action required

Flood Alerts

Flooding possible (selected list)

Support for ALN Families in Monmouth, Cardiff and the Vale

Flooding poses extra challenges for ALN families. Children may struggle with the sudden changes. Teens may experience sensory overload. Adults and children may lose access to vital routines, equipment or safe spaces.

Here are practical contacts that may help if you are affected.

Printable Contact Sheet

(This section can be copied, saved or printed directly from your browser.)

MONMOUTHSHIRE

  • Council Switchboard: 01633 644644

  • Emergency Duty Team (out of hours): 0800 328 4432

  • Highways emergencies: 01633 644644

  • Monmouthshire Housing Repairs: 0345 677 2277

CARDIFF

PENARTH / VALE OF GLAMORGAN

  • Council Contact Centre: 01446 700111

  • Out of Hours Emergency Duty Team: 01446 725202

  • Housing Emergency Repairs: 01446 709300

NATIONAL

  • Floodline Wales: 0345 988 1188

  • Textphone: 0345 602 6340

  • Dwr Cymru Water Emergencies: 0800 052 0130

  • CALL Mental Health Helpline Wales: 0800 132 737

Grant support for emergency items

If you lose essential ALN equipment, clothing, mobility aids or sensory supports, try this excellent grant search tool. Many charities fund urgent replacements, especially for disabled children and adults:

Turn2Us Grants Finder:
https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/

Support from Learn Without Limits CIC

If you are affected by flooding, please tell us in the Facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwithoutlimitscic

We cannot promise the world, and we cannot give what we do not have, but we can try to support our fellow ALN families in any way we can.

Sometimes another parent can lend or donate a temporary item.
Sometimes someone nearby has spare incontinence supplies.
Sometimes a member has an old wheelchair or stroller they no longer need.
Sometimes you may need help writing a social story, completing a form or finding local support.

And sometimes all you need is a safe space to vent without judgment.

You do not have to face this alone.
This community was built to support one another in exactly these moments.

Links to Earlier Flood Posts

To help you access everything in one place, here are the two posts we published earlier this week:

When Water Rises: Standing with Families in Wales

A deep insight into why flooding affects ALN families differently and how to prepare sensory supports, equipment and emotional scripts.
https://learnwithoutlimitscic.blogspot.com/2025/11/when-water-rises-standing-with-families.html

Foodbanks and Flood Relief for Families in Crisis

Includes details of emergency food support, disability focused relief schemes and short term grants.
https://learnwithoutlimitscic.blogspot.com/2025/11/foodbanks-and-flood-relief-for-families.html

Both posts contain additional ALN-specific advice that complements today’s update.

Final Message

Wales has faced a frightening night. Flooding is traumatic for any family, but for children and adults with ALN the disruption can be overwhelming.
You are not alone.
Reach out, share your situation, and let this community support you in whatever way we can.

Stay safe.
Stay connected.
We are in this together.



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