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England flooding: Fishlake residents 'could be homeless for weeks' England flooding: Fishlake residents 'could be homeless for weeks'
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Some residents in a flood-stricken village could be out of their homes for up to three weeks as efforts continue to make the area safe.Some residents in a flood-stricken village could be out of their homes for up to three weeks as efforts continue to make the area safe.
Fishlake near Doncaster has been one of the worst hit with hundreds of people being forced to leave their properties.Fishlake near Doncaster has been one of the worst hit with hundreds of people being forced to leave their properties.
About 100 Army personnel are in South Yorkshire supporting the flood effort. About 200 Army personnel are in South Yorkshire supporting the flood effort.
The prime minister visited flood-hit Stainforth to see the emergency response. But some onlookers shouted at him to say "you took your time".The prime minister visited flood-hit Stainforth to see the emergency response. But some onlookers shouted at him to say "you took your time".
One resident told Boris Johnson: "I'm not very happy about talking to you so, if you don't mind, I'll just mope on with what I'm doing."One resident told Boris Johnson: "I'm not very happy about talking to you so, if you don't mind, I'll just mope on with what I'm doing."
Mr Johnson said he understood the strength of feeling as "you cannot underestimate the anguish that a flood causes".Mr Johnson said he understood the strength of feeling as "you cannot underestimate the anguish that a flood causes".
Shelly Beniston, who is organising supply runs in Fishlake, told Mr Johnson there not been enough help from authorities. Shelly Beniston, who is organising supply runs in Fishlake, told Mr Johnson there had not been enough help from authorities.
When the prime minister asked if there was anything he could do to help, she replied: "I think it's more a less all coming in now, a little bit too late though." When the prime minister asked if there was anything he could do to help, she replied: "I think it's more or less all coming in now, a little bit too late though."
The PM said the government was "plainly going to have to do more" to equip places with flood defences.The PM said the government was "plainly going to have to do more" to equip places with flood defences.
Doncaster Council said every effort was being made to increase pumping so people could return home sooner.Doncaster Council said every effort was being made to increase pumping so people could return home sooner.
More widespread rain is forecast, with warnings in place for large parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday.More widespread rain is forecast, with warnings in place for large parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday.
On Tuesday, Mr Johnson announced more support for communities affected by flooding following a meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee.On Tuesday, Mr Johnson announced more support for communities affected by flooding following a meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee.
It came amid criticism from Labour and the Liberal Democrats who said he should declare a "national emergency".It came amid criticism from Labour and the Liberal Democrats who said he should declare a "national emergency".
Mr Johnson said authorities were working "flat out" and a request had been made for "a little bit more help" from the military in getting sandbags and other defences to some of the areas affected. Mr Johnson said authorities were working "flat out" and a request had been made for "a little bit more help" from the military in getting sandbags and other defences to some of the affected areas.
Jon Trickett, shadow minister for the Cabinet Office, said Mr Johnson's proposals were "too little too late".Jon Trickett, shadow minister for the Cabinet Office, said Mr Johnson's proposals were "too little too late".
He said: "You can't trust Boris Johnson to look out for the North or the Midlands or protect our communities from flooding." "You can't trust Boris Johnson to look out for the North or the Midlands or protect our communities from flooding," he said.
Personnel from the Light Dragoons laid down sandbags in Stainforth near Doncaster, attempting to shore up the village's bridge. Personnel from the Light Dragoons have laid down sandbags in Stainforth, near Doncaster, attempting to shore up the village's bridge.
About 500 homes have been flooded in Doncaster with more than 1,000 properties evacuated in areas hit by the floods.About 500 homes have been flooded in Doncaster with more than 1,000 properties evacuated in areas hit by the floods.
Hundreds of people in Fishlake have fled their homes after the village was submerged and the fire service has been working to rescue people.Hundreds of people in Fishlake have fled their homes after the village was submerged and the fire service has been working to rescue people.
The council said the village was not safe and that "a return to properties is discouraged in the strongest possible terms".The council said the village was not safe and that "a return to properties is discouraged in the strongest possible terms".
Roads into Fishlake remain closed and the Environment Agency said people should not attempt to enter the area.Roads into Fishlake remain closed and the Environment Agency said people should not attempt to enter the area.
The council said the Environment Agency, along with emergency services, were working hard to recover the area for a safe return but "the latest estimates suggest a safe return could be up to three weeks away for some residents".The council said the Environment Agency, along with emergency services, were working hard to recover the area for a safe return but "the latest estimates suggest a safe return could be up to three weeks away for some residents".
Scott Godfrey, landlord of the Hare and Hounds, has been using the pub as a refuge giving affected residents accommodation and hot food as well as delivering meals to people stranded in their homes. Scott Godfrey, landlord of the Hare and Hounds, has been using the pub as a refuge, giving affected residents accommodation and hot food as well as delivering meals to people stranded in their homes.
He said they had been let down by Doncaster Council "big style" because it had rowed back on its promise of helping with provisions to send out to villagers.He said they had been let down by Doncaster Council "big style" because it had rowed back on its promise of helping with provisions to send out to villagers.
He said: "We had 45 residents that were stranded who wanted meals. Luckily everyone pulled together and we managed to get some hot meals out." "We had 45 residents that were stranded who wanted meals. Luckily everyone pulled together and we managed to get some hot meals out," he said.
The authority said it would now be offering humanitarian aid to those who have remained in Fishlake but this should not be attempted by residents. The authority said it would now be offering humanitarian aid to those who have remained in Fishlake but added this should not be attempted by residents.
Meanwhile, the next door village of Stainforth has been coming to the aid of those evacuated from their homes. Meanwhile, the neighbouring village of Stainforth has been coming to the aid of those evacuated from their homes.
Other measures announced by Mr Johnson were:Other measures announced by Mr Johnson were:
Referring to the response for people affected by the flooding, Mr Johnson added: "I know there will be people who feel that that isn't good enough.Referring to the response for people affected by the flooding, Mr Johnson added: "I know there will be people who feel that that isn't good enough.
"I know there will be people who are worrying about the damage to their homes, who will be worried about the insurance situation, worried about the losses they face."I know there will be people who are worrying about the damage to their homes, who will be worried about the insurance situation, worried about the losses they face.
"All I want to say to those people is that there are schemes to cover those losses.""All I want to say to those people is that there are schemes to cover those losses."
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn had earlier said the government's response was "woeful" while Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson called for "long-term policy changes". Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn had earlier said the government's response was "woeful", while Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson called for "long-term policy changes".
Mr Corbyn said if the flooding had happened in Surrey it "would have been a very different story".Mr Corbyn said if the flooding had happened in Surrey it "would have been a very different story".
Both leaders urged the prime minister to declare a "national emergency".Both leaders urged the prime minister to declare a "national emergency".
The five severe flood warnings along the River Don in South Yorkshire have now been removed, but 20 flood warnings - meaning "flooding is expected" - remain in place.The five severe flood warnings along the River Don in South Yorkshire have now been removed, but 20 flood warnings - meaning "flooding is expected" - remain in place.
Last week extensive downpours meant several areas were struck by a month's worth of rain in a single day.Last week extensive downpours meant several areas were struck by a month's worth of rain in a single day.
A couple who became new parents on Friday - to be told hours later that their home in Fishlake was underwater - have praised the support they have had from people as "invaluable". A couple who became new parents on Friday and hours later were told their home in Fishlake was underwater, have described the support they have received from local people as "invaluable".
"Thank God for the people of Stainforth, and other people around for the support that they've shown," said Dan Greenslade."Thank God for the people of Stainforth, and other people around for the support that they've shown," said Dan Greenslade.
Meanwhile a Doncaster salon offered free "pamper" sessions for local children affected by flooding, and dozens of swans were rescued from oil from an upturned barge in Rotherham and cars which had been trapped in flood water. Meanwhile, a Doncaster salon offered free "pamper" sessions for local children affected by flooding, and dozens of swans were rescued from oil from an upturned barge in Rotherham and cars which had been trapped in flood water.
Churches and community centres have collected toiletries, clothes, cleaning products and food for the hundreds of people displaced from their homes.Churches and community centres have collected toiletries, clothes, cleaning products and food for the hundreds of people displaced from their homes.