Latest on Floods from ERYC

Latest Information from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Press Office

The council has now distributed more than 100,000 sandbags and has further stocks at the ready to distribute them to the most critical areas and the most vulnerable people.

We continue to ask residents to call the Floodline number below to request sandbags and not to go to their local depot.

We will continue to use Radio Humberside, the council's website and our Floodline to give out advice and information.

The BBC has a a public information channel on BBC Radio Humberside medium wave 1485am which is dedicated to up-to-date support information.

Rest centres are on standby at South Holderness Sports Centre, Preston, Beverley Leisure Complex and the Pavilion Leisure Centre, Withernsea. Additional centres will be established if necessary.

Thousands of leaflets advising people on health protection matters in relation to the floods have been distributed to residents via parish councils and the council's customer service centres.

Information leaflets containing advice on how to clean up after a flood, dealing with insurance claims and obtaining crisis loans will be available in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Customer Service Centres from Monday 2 July.

Pooling of water, particularly on road surfaces, may occur following short bursts of rain.  This will clear relatively quickly and residents are requested not to contact the Floodline before the drains have had the opportunity to carry the water away. If the pooling persists then telephone the Floodline 01482 393399.

Helplines

Any residents concerned about potential flooding are advised to prepare a bag containing clothes, medication, insurance certificates, small valuables and a blanket or duvet. They might also wish to refer to the Environment Agency's guide on its website.

If they leave their home, they are advised to stay with family or friends, or contact their insurers regarding temporary accommodation. Alternatively, they may call the council's helplines if they wish to make use of a rest centre.

Rest centres are on standby at South Holderness Sports Centre, Preston, Beverley Leisure Centre, and the Pavilion Leisure Centre in Withernsea for anyone who may need to evacuate their home. People are advised to take a blanket or duvet with them.

2nd July 2007