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The weather in the summer of 2007 will be one of those times that will live long in the memories of some people in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. Those memories won't be of ice creams and lounging in the garden but of trudging through dirty water trying to rescue valuable possessions.

Louise surveys the damage to her home

The last week of June's meteorological events left many parts of the area under water and resulted in one man losing his life as the flood waters rose.

Homes and businesses suffered major disruption. People were moved out of their houses and went to stay with friends or relatives or wherever they could be housed in the public or private sector to try to recover and put their lives back in order.

Rising damp: Louise gets help drying out

One of those affected is West Hull, yoga teacher Louise Hebblewhite. Louise's home was wrecked by the floods. For months she and her family have been living in a caravan on the drive of her house which is still uninhabitable. Her cat though seems happy enough playing in the pit where Louise's living room floor used to be.

The Barkers get their 'rip-out' money.

We've given Louise the opportunity to tell her own story about what is like months after the tragedy struck. We'll catch up with what has happened to her since. Also, what effect her living arrangements have had on her work and family.

She tells of her constant battles to try and deal with the practicalities of getting the work done on her home. There's the occasional piece of good news, like the day the caravan awning was actually going to be be delivered.

We celebrate with Louise's neighbours, the Barkers who finally get their hands on the elusive 'rip-out' money. Although the lows can be very low. Louise emotionally describes her anger and disappointment when on some days, it all seems too much.