Water: Bottled water is being distributed at Queen Elizabeth High School and the Wentworth St Car Park.
If you are elderly or infirm or have difficulty getting your own water supplies there is a number you can call for assistance: 08457 171100 or 0800 171100
Have you captured the disruption caused by the high winds or floods on camera. Send your pictures to tyne@bbc.co.uk and we'll add them to our photo gallery.
Don't forget to include your name and where your photo was taken!
