British Floods where Thames burst its Banks

 We are attempting to scoot the length of the Thames River to raise funds for the Red Cross International Disaster Fund. By coincidence, today we scooted passed one of many areas where The Thames has burst its banks and flooded homes. The area is Laleham, near Staines upon Thames. People, many elderly were notified at 4am last week by the environmental agency to get rations and warm bedding and to move into the upper most rooms or attics of their homes. They were instructed to fill pillow cases with earth from their gardens and create barricades to prevent flooding where possible. They have spent a week in freezing winter conditions without electricity. So extremely sad to witness this disaster.

We spoke to one man who's 74 year old sister was told to go into the garden and fill pillow cases with earth. It was 4am, and pouring with rain at the time. People have been afraid to evacuate their home. Many have had nowhere to go to.

This has given us a tiny insight into the even more severe difficulties that many face when disaster strikes.