I have posted it on my village forum as well, i know the govenment is giving money but this will go to police, fire services and councils. These groups will not get any of the governments money so i though it would be good to support them.
I would love to load up a car with bottled water and sand bags and see if i can help but i dont think i would be much help especialy if i get stranded and need rescuing!
I even contemplated trying to get some moving trucks to pick up old furniture from unaffected areas and bring them down once the water receded but i though that might be a little 2 early as the houses will needed to dry out first and that can take 6 months!