Visit Cumbria ofices in the centre of Cockermouth were also flooded last night (19 November) but unlike many many homes and businesses we are able to carry on as normal.
Cumbria owes a huge thankyou to the many brave and selfless men and women who came to our aid from all across the country. We are listing those that we know of and ask that any we have missed off are reported to us by our visitors to this site so that we can include them in our thanks.
We will create a photo album of flood pictures soon. If you would like to have your photos of the rescue operations on VisitCumbria, then please send them to
And don't forget - the Lake District and Cumbria is still a very beautiful place to visit and holiday in.
Cumbria Police can confirm they have opened a Casualty bureau. Members of the public can now telephone either of the numbers listed below should they have any concerns regarding relatives, friends and family that may have involved in the flooding incident and who have not had any contact with them. 0800 0560944 or 0207 1580010
Flood waters stabilised at 7.00 am Friday 20th Nov. Emergency 999 calls from some areas not getting through and police urge use of alternative number Tel. 08453300247.
They also urge do not drive unless necessary, do not walk through floodwaters, do not attempt to unblock drains, look out for vulnerable friends and neighbours.
Some internet connections and landline telephones are working eratically, or not at all, so if you can't get a reply from someone - be patient.
Cumbria Police have set up a Facebook Page as a tribute to PC Bill Barker, who died when doing his job protecting the public from going on to a dangerous bridge at Workington. The bridge collapsed and he was swept away by the fast flowing river Derwent.
