Chatsworth site evacuated

SteveL replied on 09/11/2019 09:58

Posted on 09/11/2019 09:58

Given the fact that the flooding in the area of Chatsworth has been so much in the news. I would have thought it might warrant a notice on the site page re the status of the site. Surely that's what the internet is for, the ability to quickly update and keep folk informed. 🐖🐖🐖 🛫Perhaps they have done something on Face Book ( I don't use that so wouldn't know)

DaveandVicki replied on 09/11/2019 10:06

Posted on 09/11/2019 09:58 by SteveL

Given the fact that the flooding in the area of Chatsworth has been so much in the news. I would have thought it might warrant a notice on the site page re the status of the site. Surely that's what the internet is for, the ability to quickly update and keep folk informed. 🐖🐖🐖 🛫Perhaps they have done something on Face Book ( I don't use that so wouldn't know)

Posted on 09/11/2019 10:06

 That's what I don't understand Steve, not a word from the "Club" on what is happening on one of their sites.

Still, it's the weekend now so don't expect anything till Monday anyway.

I would expect the poor wardens to be rushed off their feet answering the phone from folks trying to find out if they are open or closed.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 09/11/2019 10:13

Posted on 09/11/2019 08:38 by

I looked through the EAST flood warnings yesterday and the Caravan site at Chats worth was specifically mentioned.

Posted on 09/11/2019 10:13

👍🏻, today(more relevant) it doesn’t seem to be ‘specifically mentioned’ which is good news. A lot can happen in 24hrs😊

Wherenext replied on 09/11/2019 14:31

Posted on 09/11/2019 10:13 by Rocky 2 buckets

👍🏻, today(more relevant) it doesn’t seem to be ‘specifically mentioned’ which is good news. A lot can happen in 24hrs😊

Posted on 09/11/2019 14:31

Sounds like it's a job for Thunderbirds.smile  Where's Scott when you need him?

ABM replied on 09/11/2019 15:21

Posted on 08/11/2019 16:04 by cyberyacht

Are you suggesting the wardens may have an altitude problem? wink

Posted on 09/11/2019 15:21

Lacking any input these days from "Wotsername" then I'll just have to

SIGH

Insteadcool

mylo replied on 09/11/2019 16:05

Posted on 09/11/2019 16:05

Hi stayed there about 3 weeks ago there is a big wall around site hopefully this will help keep the river back

Rufs replied on 09/11/2019 16:43

Posted on 09/11/2019 10:06 by DaveandVicki

 That's what I don't understand Steve, not a word from the "Club" on what is happening on one of their sites.

Still, it's the weekend now so don't expect anything till Monday anyway.

I would expect the poor wardens to be rushed off their feet answering the phone from folks trying to find out if they are open or closed.

Posted on 09/11/2019 16:43

surely people would just stay away until the environment agency gives an all clear for the area, or is that being over presumptuous, after all it is not just the club site that is in a yellow warning area, so surely people with any sense would stay clear at least for a few days, would be stupid to clog up the area with caravans/mh's.undecided

harryb replied on 09/11/2019 17:24

Posted on 09/11/2019 09:58 by SteveL

Given the fact that the flooding in the area of Chatsworth has been so much in the news. I would have thought it might warrant a notice on the site page re the status of the site. Surely that's what the internet is for, the ability to quickly update and keep folk informed. 🐖🐖🐖 🛫Perhaps they have done something on Face Book ( I don't use that so wouldn't know)

Posted on 09/11/2019 17:24

Totally agree with poor communication from the club. 

I posted his problem, albeit at nearly 9pm, but it was only hearsay. Surely the club would have known the severity of the problem long before that and should have clarified the situation. Seems as though all the work was done by the wardens.

DaveandVicki replied on 09/11/2019 17:37

Posted on 09/11/2019 17:37

The environment agency took away the  flood warning for Baslow this morning, does that mean it is safe on site ??

I

You wouldn't know from looking on this website and not all "members" are on club together. Whatever happened to keeping customers informed?

Railwayman1 replied on 09/11/2019 18:42

Posted on 09/11/2019 18:42

I am still concerned about how this incident has been handled. I live in Derby and the county was awash last night. Everything appears to have been left to the wardens. Why were people evacuated late into the evening with no provision for alternative accommodation? Poolsbrook would not have been an option as Chesterfield was flooded. The A6 was flooded in several places and subsequently closed. The people who beat the closures last night were very lucky. I would not have liked to tow a caravan in last nights weather anywhere at that time of night and in those weather conditions. Unfortunately Chatsworth is quite remote, but could some temporary accommodation have been found on a school playground, village hall carpark or supermarket car park?

Come on club. Please don't leave it all to the wardens.

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