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Flood - the Richmonds outside their refurbished Rotherham home

Allan and Lillian's story: “It was like a tsunami hit our garden"

Allan and Lillian Richmond had just retired and were looking forward to going on holiday in the USA when the 2007 UK floods struck.

Flood - wellies wading through the floodwater

The Cox family's story: “Our home was devastated”

When 2007's summer floods hit Herefordshire, the Cox family’s home was very badly damaged. They faced months living in temporary accommodation, with all the extra costs and stress that entailed.

Flood - white cottage submerged in floodwater

The Bailey family's story: “Your help made a real difference”

When Graham Bailey’s home in Ludlow was severely flooded, his family had no choice but to move into temporary accommodation. Since then, their empty home has been two more times.

Flood - Phillip and Rosemary Dollins

Philip and Rosemary's story: “It was your worst nightmare"

Philip had just been given the devastating news he was suffering from bowel cancer when his house was flooded by two-and-a-half feet of water.

Flood - elderly lady holding hands with volunteer

Doris' story: "I couldn’t sleep, it was terrifying"

Newly widowed Doris felt alone and overwhelmed when her home was flooded - until a cheque from the Red Cross helped her repair her home.

Flood - Barbara Webb smiling outside her refurbished home

Barbara's story: “I was at a complete loss”

When 80-year-old Barbara Webb’s bungalow was badly flooded, things couldn’t have got much worse. The disabled pensioner had raw sewerage in her house and had no home insurance.

Flood - red brick house submerged in floodwater

Lynne's story: "My son’s girlfriend disappeared into the water"

Used to flooding, Lynne thought she knew what to expect when she found half an inch of water in her house. Within two hours, though, the water was several feet deep and rising.

Red Cross supporting people at Adwick rest centre, Doncaster

The team leader’s story: “This is what we do”

Carol McKay led the Red Cross team at two Oxford rest centres that were quickly established to deal with the 2007 summer floods.

Residents at the homeless hotel

The hotel manager’s story: “Most of our residents are permanently homeless”

Things looked bleak for homeless residents at the Dorchester Hotel in Gloucester, until someone called the Red Cross.

Baby Sarah Marie, safe and well

The grandmother’s story: “Thanks for helping our newborn baby”

When the floods led to water being cut off in Gloucester, Trudie Lester had more to worry about than most – with a grandbaby due at any moment!

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