MORETON residents evacuated after their homes were flooded during yesterday’s torrential rains will return to assess the damage this morning.

Properties in Tern Way were among those rendered uninhabitable.

Inspectors from Housing association Magenta Living inspectors visit the homes to assess the damage.

Maryland Lane Community Centre had opened as a crisis centre, with Magenta Living staff working with the Red Cross to help all the evacuees.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is helping Magenta Living to pump water out of the homes. The association is providing dehumidifiers to help the drying process.

Moreton West and Saughall Massie councillor Chris Blakeley told the Globe this morning: "I have to say I was out in the affected areas this morning and you wouldn’t think there had been any flooding.

"I have spoken to residents in Tern Way and they are still devastated by what has happened.

"The likes of residents in Carnoustie Close have done an amazing job, doing all they can to tackle the flood.

"But they can't do this on their own and I have asked the council to send street sweepers out to help.

"I've had a call from Magenta and they will be visiting homes in Tern Way to assess the damage.

"I understand that some residents will also return to their homes to try and salvage possessions."

Magenta's Chief executive Brian Simpson said yesterday: "28 of our properties in Moreton have been affected by the heavy rain. Staff have visited all of the affected Magenta Living residents.

"Of the 28 families, couples and individuals evacuated, some tenants have chosen to stay with friends or relatives.

“Magenta Living has arranged accommodation for others in local hotels and in the guest flats at Magenta Living sheltered housing schemes."

Mr Simpson added: "Through local shops, we have brought supplies, including chippy meals, for the residents.

"We put the safety and welfare of our tenants first and will continue to work with them and get them home as soon as possible."

Magenta Living has arranged transport to collect tenants from their overnight accommodation to take them back to their homes to collect anything they may need.

Mr Simpson said: "Accommodation has been booked for a second night for the evacuated tenants and Magenta Living has started the process of inspecting their homes.

"It is not yet possible to say when tenants’ homes will be fit for them to return but Magenta Living will have more information when the inspections are complete.

"Magenta Living is currently carrying out one-to-one interviews with affected tenants to understand their needs and to establish what help, if any, they require."