Cumbria Growth Hub is urging flooded Cumbrian businesses to contact it immediately for crisis support. 

Businesses affected by flooding should call the Growth Hub on 0844 2578450.

There is a Business Continuity Checklist of things for businesses to address immediately if they have been affected by the floods. 

The organisation has also created a Business Recovery Toolkit online to help any businesses recover in the long term from the effects of the floods.

The Toolkit discusses how businesses should deal with the anticipated disruption to sales and how to supply the customers that are within reach. 

Suzanne Caldwell, deputy chief executive of Cumbria Growth Hub issued the following statement:

"As you know the Chamber team is very experienced in delivering crisis support.

"Information to assist affected businesses will be on the Growth Hub and Chamber websites.

"And advisers will be available free of charge to provide advice and support.

"We are anticipating the confirmation of a grant scheme today or tomorrow. Advisers will be able to help businesses access that."