Summary

Sea defences hold back the tide after evacuation warnings

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  • • Residents around the Essex coast including in Southend, Jaywick, Clacton, Mersea and Mistley were braced for the storm surge.
  • • Emergency services had gathered in Jaywick awaiting the oncoming tides.
  • • The Environment Agency had issued flood warnings for coastal areas of Essex.
  • • Evacuated residents told they could return to their homes in Jaywick shortly before 2am on Saturday

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