The British Red Cross immediately sprang into action and more than 900 of our staff and volunteers took part in the response.
They assisted local authorities who ran rest centres, supported the emergency services, and provided emergency goods and bedding to those evacuated from their homes.
Once again we were overwhelmed by the generosity of the public and the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal raised nearly £5m – money which is now helping thousands of people to take significant steps along the road to recovery.
To everyone who donated, and to the hundreds of British Red Cross volunteers and staff who have worked tirelessly to help those affected –
thank you.
SIR NICHOLAS YOUNG
Chief Executive
The British Red CrossAll correspondence should be e-mailed to Your Say
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