Boston was very badly affected by the floods last night. Today the clean up operation begins. Our thoughts go out to those who have suffered damage to their homes, businesses and properties, and to those who are working tirelessly to help with the clean up.
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Police have issues public health advice to those affected by flooding:
• If you’re caught in a flood, do not consume food that has been contaminated by flood waters.
• Do not let young children play in flood water and try to avoid coming into contact with flood water.
• If you do come in contact with flood water, wash hands using clean water and soap and be aware of young children putting their hands in their mouth. Washing hands is the best way to get rid of bugs.
• Keep in touch with elderly and vulnerable friends, family and neighbours in affected areas, ask about their welfare and offer assistance when possible.
4.30pm Friday 6th December - A little while ago the BBC released a video on Youtube of the flooding and aftermath in Boston.
http://youtu.be/YrlhgGTGXds
Below are some of the key tweets, images and videos from last nights floods, and today's Clean up operation.
Power of flood water shown by destruction in #boston gardens. Doors knocked off hinges. pic.twitter.com/5bStqZMP6q
— Dave Throup (@DaveThroupEA) December 6, 2013
Scale of last nights surge at #boston shown by fact all these banks overtopped. pic.twitter.com/rBiUmstrmj
— Dave Throup (@DaveThroupEA) December 6, 2013
@CC_Lincs Neil Rhodes at the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum meeting staff coordinating the Boston clean-up opeartion pic.twitter.com/F02cUzjeRQ
— Lincolnshire Police (@lincspolice) December 6, 2013
If you are having a problem with your car as a result of flooding in boston call us on 01205 360404 and we will help #bostonflood
— Taylors Ford Boston (@TaylorsFord) December 6, 2013
Flood on London Road, Boston, Lincolnshire pic.twitter.com/ZjBqUxUUdA
— ⍟ jess 🧛♂️ (@starspxngled) December 5, 2013
Our Boston depot last night. Clean up now going on. #BostonFlood hope everybody hasn't had to much damage. pic.twitter.com/ONrJ2GTf9l
— Bush Tyres (@BushTyres) December 6, 2013
Currently pumping out the Golden Dragon in the Market Place at Boston with my #Metheringham crew!!#bostonflood pic.twitter.com/KaUjQfd58I
— Dave Gilbert (@lfrfireofficer) December 6, 2013
Lincolnshire Police are urging everyone to remain vigilant with fears of another high tide in the morning: http://t.co/Wn7r86AXTb
— Stephen Stray (@Standardeditor) December 5, 2013
Emergency Services across E. Midlands UK are heading to Boston to help with the worst flood in 60 yrs #bostonflood pic.twitter.com/mpWPJ2pLkf
— Jason Elsom (@JasonElsom) December 5, 2013
Reports that Boston College will be closed tomorrow to all learners due to flooding http://t.co/XxsvwMelPI
— Lincolnshire Media (@Lincs_Media) December 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/Muminthecountry/statuses/408706813656592384
https://twitter.com/mark_storer/statuses/408688679377723392
Boston Lincolnshire tonight pic.twitter.com/y02Qj2Wb8C
— Jason Elsom (@JasonElsom) December 5, 2013
Its not nice but its quite exciting #Boston #flood pic.twitter.com/pSpWBhlSnM
— adam graves (@adamgraves6) December 5, 2013
Reports coming in of road closures in Boston due to flooding in High Street, Faldor Crescent, Left Street and Bank Street.
— BBC Radio Lincolnshire (@BBCRadioLincs) December 5, 2013
Buses are being sent out into Boston to take people to safety where 18,000 properties are at risk of flooding. More http://t.co/zUPEbMEPUt
— BBC Radio Lincolnshire (@BBCRadioLincs) December 5, 2013
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