2022 FLOOD: YOUR RECOVERY STORIES
Two years ago the region was hit by a flood on a scale never seen before.
Anniversaries bring up memories, flashbacks, anguish – even when we are safe.
When Tinnie Heroes was launched a year ago at Woodburn Memorial Hall, many found it difficult to watch because of the trauma and emotion it brought up.
Two years on, you may like to watch the film again or see it for the first time. It may make you cry, laugh and cry some more. It may make you feel angry. That’s okay.
In the coming days we will revisit some of the people who feature in Tinnie Heroes.
What happened to Bob May after he was rescued at daybreak? Where is he now?
We’re asking some of the people who contributed photos to tell us how they’re doing? How has the flood recovery been for them?
We’d like to find the man on top of the roof of this shop in Woodburn as it flooded. See below. Does anyone know who he is?
Mostly we wanted to remind you that however you feel this week with all these flood memories, there is no right or wrong way to feel.
Recovery is different for every single person.
Our wishes and love go out to those who lived through the flood disaster – those who were stuck on roofs, those who lost everything, those who are rebuilding their homes, their gardens and themselves.
It’s frustrating two years on. But we must keep going. One small step at a time.
We look forward to bringing you our series of flood anniversary stories in 2024.
Here is the story about Paul Stanley-Jones.
Read how Bob May is faring post-flood.
Many of our flood stories from the past two years are in one place here.
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