| The North Cornwall Flood Appeal | |
|  | | The clean up operation begins in Boscastle |
| | People in Boscastle are coming to terms with the devastation caused by Monday's flash floods. If you would like to donated to the North Cornwall Flood Appeal here are the details. |
| | | | SEE ALSO | | Flooding gallery from BBC News online BBC Cornwall weather | | | WEB LINKS | | Tintagel Web
David Flower's website on Tintagel and Boscastle with lots of news, features and photographs.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. | | | FACTS | | A massive clean-up operation was underway on Tuesday 17th August some of the worst flooding ever seen in North Cornwall. The village of Boscastle was devastated by a wall of water ten feet high flowing at 40 miles and hour. Buildings were destroyed and more than 50 cars were swept away. Dozens of villagers had to be airlifted to safety. On Tuesday 17th August the Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott visited the area to offer his support. | | | PRINT THIS PAGE | | | View a printable version of this page. |
| | Here are the following ways that people can currently donate to the North Cornwall Flood Appeal:
By cheque:
Payable to:
North Cornwall Flood Appeal (BRCS)
Address:
North Cornwall Flood Appeal
C/O British Redcross
Rotherham
S98 1ZA By credit card:
Telephone Donation for the North Cornwall Flood Appeal:
0870 1633823
Or online at:
www.redcross.org.uk/cornwallflood There's now a freephone number for People offering help: 0800 6129805
People can email their offers of help to:
boscastlehelp@ncdc.gov.uk
People can still ring the BBC Cornwall CSV Action Desk for those details, or for info on giving donations: 01872 225522. Click here
to send in your messages of support and stories of Boscastle. |
Click here
to see a gallery of the devastation and clean up operation in Boscastle on Tuesday 17th. |
Click here
to see more of the devastation and clean up operation in Boscastle on Wednesday 18th. |
Click here
to see a gallery of Prince Charles visit to Boscastle on Wednesday 18th. |
If you a concerned about friends and family in Boscastle you can call:
08705 329 567 |
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