People in Kendal who've got spare bedding are being asked to donate it to residents who've had to evacuate their homes tonight.
South Lakeland District Council says several hundred people need to spend the night in one of their flood relief reception centres at the Kendal town hall and leisure centre.
Donations have already been made by local people and businesses including Argos in Kendal and the town’s Premier Inn. Tesco has also donated food.
At the moment, there are around 250 people in the town hall reception centre and 80 at the leisure centre.
A spokesman for SLDC said: “It is clear that these people will be spending the night in the reception centres and we want to try to make that as comfortable for them as possible.
“We have already seen some wonderful community spirit with people offering help and donating goods including food, and we have been hugely grateful for that support.
“Now we are particularly in need of bedding and/or pillows and blankets, and any help with that would be fantastic. We should stress that we are only asking people to donate if they can get to the town hall or leisure centre safely.
“Road conditions are treacherous in many areas and the flooding in Kendal is extensive, so please do not attempt to drive or venture out unless you are certain you can do so safely.’’