People Risk Lifes as Emergency Services set for busy night as Floods Hit York City

People in York are being urged not to swim in flooded York.

People are putting their lifes at risk as Emergency Services battle to evacuate local people. 

There are no words for how dangerous this behaviour is. Please do not put yourselves at any risk. #Itsnotworthit pic.twitter.com/W36nHyy7Lj

— NYP Control Room (@NYPControlRoom) December 27, 2015

North Yorkshire Police have been working flat out to keep residence safe.

Never thought I would see a kayak on #Fossislands! It's going to be one of those days of strange sights. pic.twitter.com/Xarlju1Vlq

— NYP Control Room (@NYPControlRoom) December 27, 2015

The unsung heros of The North Yorkshire Police Control Room have been working hard to answer your calls and keep us updated.

999 call takers at @NYorksPolice who received 150 calls by 0900am (3/4 normal daily total) #flooding #BBCNews pic.twitter.com/9wmQ2BuJvP

— Judith Moritz (@JudithMoritz) December 27, 2015