Doncaster Council has released further information for Doncaster residents. Please see their update below:
“Six severe flood warnings are remaining in place for Fishlake, Barnby Dun, Kirk Sandall, Kirk Bramwith, South Bramwith & Bentley Rise. This means there is a risk to life in these areas. The Environment Agency expects these warnings to stay in place for at least 24 hours."
advice, guidance, and support
"For those of you who live in Fishlake, we have set up a dedicated rest center in Stainforth today to offer advice, guidance, and support, to find out more call our public information line on 01302 735688."
"The Environment Agency advises that they do not expect flood waters to start to go down for at least the next 24 hours in Fishlake, we expect that it will be at least 48 hours until you can return to your homes, if not longer."
Immediate evacuation
Residents who are unable to stay with family or friends can still access the rest center"
"Residents who are unable to stay with family or friends can still access the rest center which will be operational for as long as is needed."
"Fishlake residents have been advised to evacuate, if you are still in Fishlake call 01302 735688 so we can organise evacuation immediately by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. We can only offer dedicated support to people who are not in an area where there is a threat to life."
information, advice & guidance
"Bentley Rise residents (inc. Yarbrough Terrace, Hunt Lane, Frank Road, Riviera Mount, Riviera Parade & Willow Bridge) our community staff are on the ground providing information, advice & guidance. We continue to work to Environment Agency guidance that this is a severe risk area."
"Residents from other evacuated areas are advised to call our dedicated public information line for further updates on when they may be able to return home 01302 735688.”
