A relief centre was set up for residents in Yate after the town was hit by major flooding last night, Sunday, November 24. Multiple fire crews were called to reports that homes and roads were flooded at around 9.45pm in the aftermath of Storm Bert.
Emergency services rushed to the area and searched all properties that were affected by the flooding. Although a relief centre was set up for those affected, residents decided to stay at home or with friends.
The fire crews stayed in Yate until 9am this morning to monitor the situation. A number of roads remain closed in the area due to flooding.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service said: “On Sunday, 24 November at 21:46, we were called to reports of major flooding in Yate. Crews from Yate, Kingswood, Patchway, Weston-super-Mare, Temple, Radstock and Bath responded to the flooding of homes and roads in Yate.
“Working alongside colleagues at South Gloucestershire Council, Avon and Somerset Police and South Western Ambulance Service, all properties affected by flood water were searched and although a relief centre was set up nearby, residents chose to stay in their homes or with friends.
“Our crews remained at the scene up until 09:00 this morning to monitor the water levels and clear drainage. A number of roads remain closed in Yate and the surrounding area – please visit the South Gloucestershire Council Facebook page for the latest updates.”