People who remain without power six days after Storm Arwen caused devastation across the North East have been offered temporary shelter by Durham University.
The institution was approached by Durham City MP Mary Kelly Foy and was able to provide eight flats for accommodation.
The flats sleep up to six people and have separate kitchen and living rooms.
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On social media, Mrs Foy said: "After a conversation with Durham University last night they've kindly allocated 8 flats which sleep up to 6 with separate kitchens & living rooms to residents without power.
"Call Durham County Council ASAP on 03000 260 0000 if you’d like more info."
Durham's Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Jeremy Cook, said the university was proud to be part of the County Durham community.
He said: "At Durham University we’re proud to be part of the community of our City, County and region. We’re pleased to be able help people affected by Storm Arwen through providing up to eight flats as temporary accommodation, just as we did for critical workers at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Requests for the accommodation will be managed by Durham County Council.”
According to the county council, it is part of wider efforts to support residents still in need six days after the storm after a major incident was declared on Thursday night.
The council said the decision was taken because Northern Powergrid is not yet in a position to say when supply will be restored to all properties in County Durham.
Welfare checks by a number of bodies have been carried out on residents who have been affected, with bottled water and other essentials supplied.
In addition, hot food trucks have visited affected communities and support has been offered by the council via its community venues.
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