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Storm Desmond: Cumbria flooding appeal tops £1m Storm Desmond: Cumbria flooding appeal tops £1m
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An online appeal set up to help those affected by flooding in Cumbria has topped the £1m mark.An online appeal set up to help those affected by flooding in Cumbria has topped the £1m mark.
The Cumbria 2015 Flood Appeal, launched on 5 December by the Cumbria Community Foundation, has now reached a third of its £3m target to help flood victims. The Cumbria 2015 Flood Appeal, launched on 5 December, has now reached a third of its £3m target to help flood victims.
Thousands of homes and business were hit when the county was battered by Storm Desmond last weekend.Thousands of homes and business were hit when the county was battered by Storm Desmond last weekend.
In Keswick, 100 soldiers from 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment are to help with the clear-up effort.In Keswick, 100 soldiers from 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment are to help with the clear-up effort.
A second clear-up has begun after heavy rain brought more flooding and misery to the village of Glenridding on Thursday, just four days after it was devastated by Storm Desmond. A second clean-up is continuing in Glenridding after heavy rain brought more flooding and misery to the village on Thursday, just four days after it was devastated by Storm Desmond.
Carlisle remains divided while Eden Bridge, which links the north of the city with other areas, awaits inspection by divers. Latest updates on the flooding and other news in Cumbria.
Tesco has announced it will build a temporary 10,000 sqft store in the next week to replace its flooded Carlisle superstore and help its customers in the run-up to Christmas. Carlisle remains divided while Eden Bridge, which links the north of the city with other areas, has yet to be inspected by divers.
Tesco has announced it will build a temporary store in the next week to replace its flooded Carlisle superstore.
People living on Warwick Road in the city have been supported by the Salvation Army.People living on Warwick Road in the city have been supported by the Salvation Army.
Major Dawn Sellers said: "Just by coming here, by offering a smile, a cup of coffee, a cup of tea and a bacon sandwich, if that's just a little bit that we can do just to try and help people to carry on the awful work they are having to do, then I'm happy to do it."Major Dawn Sellers said: "Just by coming here, by offering a smile, a cup of coffee, a cup of tea and a bacon sandwich, if that's just a little bit that we can do just to try and help people to carry on the awful work they are having to do, then I'm happy to do it."
Elsewhere in the county, 15 road bridges remain closed until engineers have inspected them for flood damage.
Storm Desmond: Your questions answeredStorm Desmond: Your questions answered
Elsewhere in the county, no fewer than 15 road bridges remain closed until engineers have inspected them for flood damage. The Cumbria Community Foundation has pledged £50,000 to the £3m target which will be used to help flood victims with cleaning, emergency repairs, clothing, food and basic furniture.
The Met Office has issued a warning of further rain and possibly snow to come on Saturday. Heavy at times, it looks likely to persist until late in the day "with potential for some localised flooding of land, roads and properties, as well as some travel disruption". A multi-agency group set up to respond to the floods, including the emergency services, military personnel and mountain rescue teams, have provided aid to thousands of residents.
The average rainfall for Cumbria for the month of December is 146.1mm, the Met Office said. Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Darren Martland, chairman of a group of organisations dealing with the flood aftermath, said: "I am proud of the work that all the agencies involved in this response have conducted during the extreme conditions.
"The response was excellent in ensuring that as many people were kept safe and reassured as possible.
"The men and women worked very long hours in extreme circumstances and every single one of them did so with the safety of the public as their first priority."
The Met Office has issued a warning of further rain and possibly snow on Saturday.
Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection AgencyLive flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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