We continue to offer key support for people affected by Storm Darragh this weekend. With high winds and very wet weather overnight, a number of roads have been blocked, and some properties flooded. The eastern side of North Yorkshire has been particularly affected.
Overnight on Saturday and on Sunday morning council highways crews have been dealing with hundreds of reports of fallen trees and flooded roads. Crews have been clearing key routes, but some remain closed as work continues.
See the latest live information on our road closure page.
Some properties have been flooded near Kirbymoorside from the River Dove. To support people affected, we are working alongside Kirkbymoorside Town Council to set up a local assistance centre. This is at The Moorside Rooms, Church Street, Kirkbymoorside. This will give people an opportunity to get support face-to-face in their local area. Our staff continue to be in the area to speak to residents and ensure they have the help they need.
At Malton and Norton, a number of pumps have been deployed in case river levels continue to rise. Although disruption is not expected in these towns, pumps have been put in place as a precaution.
Speaking on behalf of North Yorkshire Council, assistant director Callum McKeon, explained, “Following the initial response from the Fire Service, as a council we’ve come together overnight and this morning to offer a range of support to people affected by the storm. In particular those in the Kirkbymoorside area who’ve been affected by the River Dove. We’ll have people on the ground throughout the day and tomorrow to offer direct support and to give a place to go for anyone affected.”
People affected by flooding across the area can get help at The Moorside Room, Church Street, Kirkbymoorside. This will be open during daylight hours on Sunday 8 December and Monday 9 December. People can also get help on the phone, via North Yorkshire Council’s main number 0300 131 2 131.
Further advice and guidance is available on our flooding pages.