Just read in our paper about Sheffield & surrounds. Says 1400 evacuated.
Hoping no Storms were waterlogged during this tragedy.
Over here, NewCastle (which I think is Australia's most densely populated FireStorm region) has recently had the same problem.
Stay dry, folks & if you can't, don't forget to breathe every couple of strokes!
Floods
I know a guy that lives up where the floods have hit. They're waiting for a dam on a resevior to break thru. Fingers crossed that it holds and the emergency services can bolster it up. The thought of millions of gallons of water running down the valley towards habitation doesn't bear thinking about.
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RedStormV
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Barry,
I work with guys from Sheffield and control guys who work all over South Yorkshire & Lincolnshire, speaking to them on a daily basis.
Ulley reservoir is now thought to be less of a risk, however the heavy rain forecast may change that. All 'habitation' in the risk area was evacuated days ago.
My guys have had it rough from Lincoln to Sheffield, Doncaster to Immingham, both workwise and for some, unfortunately, on a personal level. Some of them out all night dealing with problems caused by the floods.
However, there's one thing they haven't lost, and that's their great sense of humour!!
What about the poor folks in Bentley? they were evacuated and the area 'intentionally flooded, to save Doncaster centre!
Up here in God's Country, we're made of sterner stuff matey - We don't let a bit of rain dampen our spirits.
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I work with guys from Sheffield and control guys who work all over South Yorkshire & Lincolnshire, speaking to them on a daily basis.
Ulley reservoir is now thought to be less of a risk, however the heavy rain forecast may change that. All 'habitation' in the risk area was evacuated days ago.
My guys have had it rough from Lincoln to Sheffield, Doncaster to Immingham, both workwise and for some, unfortunately, on a personal level. Some of them out all night dealing with problems caused by the floods.
However, there's one thing they haven't lost, and that's their great sense of humour!!
What about the poor folks in Bentley? they were evacuated and the area 'intentionally flooded, to save Doncaster centre!
Up here in God's Country, we're made of sterner stuff matey - We don't let a bit of rain dampen our spirits.
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And here we are on the other side of the globe with no water. Top level water restrictions in my city, ie, we are not even permitted to wash our vehicles, water pot-plants, etc. People are so scared they're dobbing in neighbours to the council. Big fines & council-types wandering the streets looking for the "bad guys".
If you ate yourself would you become twice as big or simply disappear?
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A major flood hit on Monday evening .
Epicentre: Rotherham, England.
News of the disaster was swiftly carried abroad by the town's 35,000 racing pigeons, as victims were seen wandering around aimlessly muttering "fookinhell" and "chuffinnorah".
The flood decimated the town, causing £30 worth of damage. Several priceless collections of mementos from the Balearic Isles and the Spanish Costa's were damaged beyond repair. Three areas of historical burnt out cars were disturbed.
Many locals were woken well before their Giro arrived. Radio station RotherFM reported that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered, still trying to come to terms with the fact that something interesting had happened in Rotherham. One resident, 15 year old mother of 3, Tracy Sharon Braithwaite said: "It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay-Madonna came running into my bedroom crying. The twins, Tyler-Morgan and Megan-Storm slept through it all. I was still shaking when I was watching Kilroy the next morning". Locals were determined not to be bowed, as looting, muggings and car crime carried on as normal.
So far, whilst the British Red Cross has managed to ship 4000 crates of Sunny Delight to the area to relieve the suffering of stricken locals, rescue workers searching through the rubble have found large quantities of personal belongings including, benefit books, jewellery from Elizabeth Duke at Argos, and bone china from Pound-stretcher.
Can You Help?
Please respond generously to our appeal for food and clothing for the victims of this disaster.
Clothing is needed most of all, especially:
· Fila or Burberry baseball caps
· Kappa tracksuit tops (his or hers)
· Shell suits (female)
· White sports socks
· Rockfort boots or any other product sold in Primark
Culturally sensitive food parcels are harder to put together, but your efforts will make a difference.
Microwave meals, tinned baked beans, ice-cream and cans of Colt 45 or Special Brew are ideal.
Please do not give anything that requires peeling.
Remember:
· 22p buys a biro for filling in compensation claims · £2 buys chips, crisps and a blue fizzy drink for a family of 9 · £5 will pay for a packet of B&H and a lighter to calm a child's nerves
Urgently required: Tinned whippet food. Bones for Jack Russells
Please do not send tents for shelter. The sight of such posh housing will cause residents to beleive they have been forcebly relocated to Sheffield.
Epicentre: Rotherham, England.
News of the disaster was swiftly carried abroad by the town's 35,000 racing pigeons, as victims were seen wandering around aimlessly muttering "fookinhell" and "chuffinnorah".
The flood decimated the town, causing £30 worth of damage. Several priceless collections of mementos from the Balearic Isles and the Spanish Costa's were damaged beyond repair. Three areas of historical burnt out cars were disturbed.
Many locals were woken well before their Giro arrived. Radio station RotherFM reported that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered, still trying to come to terms with the fact that something interesting had happened in Rotherham. One resident, 15 year old mother of 3, Tracy Sharon Braithwaite said: "It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay-Madonna came running into my bedroom crying. The twins, Tyler-Morgan and Megan-Storm slept through it all. I was still shaking when I was watching Kilroy the next morning". Locals were determined not to be bowed, as looting, muggings and car crime carried on as normal.
So far, whilst the British Red Cross has managed to ship 4000 crates of Sunny Delight to the area to relieve the suffering of stricken locals, rescue workers searching through the rubble have found large quantities of personal belongings including, benefit books, jewellery from Elizabeth Duke at Argos, and bone china from Pound-stretcher.
Can You Help?
Please respond generously to our appeal for food and clothing for the victims of this disaster.
Clothing is needed most of all, especially:
· Fila or Burberry baseball caps
· Kappa tracksuit tops (his or hers)
· Shell suits (female)
· White sports socks
· Rockfort boots or any other product sold in Primark
Culturally sensitive food parcels are harder to put together, but your efforts will make a difference.
Microwave meals, tinned baked beans, ice-cream and cans of Colt 45 or Special Brew are ideal.
Please do not give anything that requires peeling.
Remember:
· 22p buys a biro for filling in compensation claims · £2 buys chips, crisps and a blue fizzy drink for a family of 9 · £5 will pay for a packet of B&H and a lighter to calm a child's nerves
Urgently required: Tinned whippet food. Bones for Jack Russells
Please do not send tents for shelter. The sight of such posh housing will cause residents to beleive they have been forcebly relocated to Sheffield.