this is just a small part of a deployment of around 80 troops who ve fanned out across remote parts of northumberland today, checking on some of the last households without power that people are ok. in the hamlet of yetlington, we find one woman, though, who s struggling to cope. it s terrible. it s awful. have you been told when your power will be restored? wednesday. next wednesday? wednesday coming, hopefully. can you cope until next wednesday? i ll have to. we re into eight days and possibly for some heading into nine days. there s a lot of strong people that live round here. quite resilient communities. we experience a lot of harsh winters, and we ve had a lot of other disasters. but i think the strain for some is beginning to show. so, the wait for power goes on. but stephen bridgitte says accommodation can be provided for those who want it. mark mcalindon, bbc news. the pope has been meeting refugees