Morpeth residents evacuating
Published Date:
06 September 2008
RESIDENTS in Morpeth's High Stanners have been evacuated after the Environment Agency issued a severe flood warning in the town.
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said:"The Environment Agency has issued a warning to all residents and are evacuating High Stanners.
"These residents are being taken to the King Edward High School on Cottonwood Lane."
A temporary residence centre is being set up at Morpeth Town Hall and temporary transport is being arranged for evacuations.
Castle Morpeth Borough Council are handing out sandbags on a priority basis.
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Last Updated:
06 September 2008 3:42 PM
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Location:
Alnwick, Northumberland
