I don't often write twice in one week, but would ask for your prayers for the people of Coverack, a little coastal village not that far away from our home near Truro.
Yesterday storms hit and a flash flood tore through the village, leaving shops and homes wrecked beyond all hope. The access roads were torn up, rocks came cascading down the roads, cars were swept away, and one family had to be airlifted from their home.
Sadly it is the beginning of the tourist season in Cornwall, and many bookings may not be possible to honour.
The folk of Coverack are pulling together to try to find some normality, as are the Council teams. Clearing up is going on all the time, but huge machinery will be needed to remove the rocks that have swept down.
This was once a road.
We have friends in the village, who didn't suffer too badly. They lost their oil tank and their garden was ruined.
Thankfully no lives have been lost, but I feel for people who are unable to be in their own homes, borrowing clothing and accommodation from friends and family.
In a peaceful little holiday village we don't expect or want this sort of terror.
16 comments:
Oh that's awful! Those photos show the destruction so well. Prayers being said for all the issues. Thankful for lives spared!
Oh dear, that is very sad news. Will say a prayer for these dear people.
Bren xox
Prayers being said and thankful no lives were lost. ♡
oh dear! how sudden and difficult for all who live there! Lord have mercy!!! Will light a candle!!! (so glad I can do that again!)... Lord provide and pour our mercy!!!
A sad reminder of how quickly life can change. Praying for those affected . . .
Oh my goodness, the destruction is immense, so hard to believe water can do so much damage! Will pray for the people of this little town who now have to cleanup after the destruction of the storm, and try to put their lives back together!
Praying for those affected, grateful no lives lost. Thank you for the reminder - I do hope those who were planning holiday trips will be understanding and generous
Thank you for sharing and I certainly will pray for all those suffering. God bless you today.
that's a sad situation, hope those affected will soon be back to normal and that their homes and roads can be restored. Betty
Thank you for visiting my blog today and I hope we can become friends here. Such a sad event that happened close by and prayers for those affected. I follow several blogs by email, and if you choose to follow mine that way, it would be great. If so, please use leller3@epbfi.com. Thanks and have a good day.
I read about Coverack's flooding and thought of the people there who have lost so many things. I pray for calm and for the restoration work to be effective. As you know, many in our province are suffering from losses from fire, not floods, but the result, in many cases, is similar.
Oh no...so sorry to read this and see the images. What a devastating event. Sending up a prayer for comfort and courage to move forward.
Oh Elizabeth, I am so sorry to learn of this sad event. I will add the people of Coverack to my prayer list. Please keep us posted how things are going there.
So sorry for Coverack , yes in our prayers too .
How awful! I will be praying!
We had severe storms here as well last week, but nothing close to that. It's a relief your friends are safe.
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