East Coast Storm Surge Warning

[laser_jock99]

Folks living near the East coast be on the lookout for flooding due to an impending storm surge. Upt to 3m higher than normal high water expected due low pressure and high tide combination.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/08/nstorm108.xml

[Evilgoat]

I'd be sceptical about this.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ Mentions nothing, if this was true there WOULD be a weather warning.

[laser_jock99]

I'd be sceptical about this.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ Mentions nothing, if this was true there WOULD be a weather warning.

Not the Met Offices's responsibility this one. Take a look here:

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/flood/floodwarning/?view=Search+results&summary=all&severity=1&lang=_e

[wingman]

There's a severe weather warning, and Gordon Brown is chairing a COBRA meeting.  I think it's worth taking seriously.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7085394.stm

[Evilgoat]

I withdraw that comment :)

I hope its not going to be that bad.

[DEANO3528]

Suffolk Rover Rescue are on standby from 1655 today for 48 hours.
No 1 son left Aldeburgh around 9 and the police were doing door to door in certain areas.
No 2 son text me about 2230 (high water) to say the river had overtopped, so I think the threat is quite real!

[Ja1983]

..i`ve just heard that safari snorkles have sold out in the suffolk area. (sorry couldnt resist that!)

hope that things arent as bad as predicted, the news earlier made it sound like a tsunami was on its way! :shock:

[muddyman]

Hope you guys on the East Coast are ok.

[Welshbreed]

time to check the sealant on the homemade snorkels me thinks.

hope if only effects the chavs, and not you decent types

[UKJeeper]

Tides are cresting right now.

Nothing to see here, move along...  :roll:

[wellieboot]

Hope you guys on the East Coast are ok.

Wot he says!

Reports are that the Thames barrier is shut and the barrage at Rotterdam is also shut as precautionary measures. Knowing the shipping that uses Rotterdam (freight, Borax etc) - thats a heck of a precaution!

[V8MoneyPit]

The local news this morning said that it wasn't quite as bad as predicted. But there has still been some local flooding.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/7086478.stm

[Terranosaurus]

Humber-Yorks 4x4 Response Group  

part of the    

National 4x4 Response Network



For immediate release


Tidal Surge - Scarborough 9/11/07

At 01:06, this morning (09/11/07) Humber-Yorks 4x4 Response received a call from North Yorkshire Police to assist with the recovery of a broken down camper van from Marine Drive Scarborough.

H&Y4x4Response Chairman and Area Coordinator Ian Clark was closest and attended in his suitably equipped Land Rover Discovery (photogragh attached). The camper van in question was immobilized due to suspected gearbox failure and its 2 occupants had been preparing to spend the night in the vehicle. With waves breaking over marine drive the camper van was successfully dragged to safer higher ground.


A second call out was received from North Yorkshire Police at 02:36, this was to remove a car from West Pier. On this occasion 2 vehicles were dispatched. Ian Clark (Land Rover Discovery) and Andre Howden (Daihatsu Sport Track). The Volvo had been left on West Pier and its owner could not be contacted. With waves breaking over the West Pier the car was dragged to safer higher ground.


What is 4x4 Response  

4x4 Response is a national network of volunteers with well maintained and equipped 4 wheel drive vehicles who are experienced in off road driving.

The 4x4 Response Network is able to provide a specialist logistics solution to local authorities, voluntary aid organisations and emergency services in time of emergency or other situations where there is a likelihood of danger or major disruption.

4x4 Response are able to provide "go anywhere" transport when normal methods are stretched to the limit or ordinary cars and vans are unable to cope with the conditions.

The Humber-Yorks 4x4 Response Group, formed in January of 2007, is affiliated with the National 4x4 Response network which has existed for over 10 years.



Recent Flooding.

Humber Yorks 4x4 Response Organisation was also recently active in the flooding across the Yorkshire and Humberside region. During the flooding the team working in support of the Emergency Planning Office by providing drivers and vehicles to transport key personnel, evacuate vulnerable people and recover stranded emergency vehicles for the council EPO, Humberside and West Yorkshire Police services. The National 4x4 Response network placed additional vehicles on standby and the Humber Yorks 4x4 Response team welcomed the chance to reciprocate.

In the aftermath of the further flooding in Gloucestshire, Humber-Yorks 4x4 Response also provided logistical support in the delivery of fresh drinking water and other humanitarian relief, to the British Red Cross.



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