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Essex floods: Jaywick residents leave rescue centres Essex floods: Jaywick residents leave rescue centres
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A mother and baby were among those rescued in Essex during the biggest tidal surge in 60 years.A mother and baby were among those rescued in Essex during the biggest tidal surge in 60 years.
The pair were caught in the flooding in Brightlingsea shortly before 02:00 GMT and were rescued by a fire crew.The pair were caught in the flooding in Brightlingsea shortly before 02:00 GMT and were rescued by a fire crew.
Among the areas worst affected were West Mersea, Maldon and Jaywick - though seven other flood warnings were issued during the night.Among the areas worst affected were West Mersea, Maldon and Jaywick - though seven other flood warnings were issued during the night.
Police say the "full picture" in terms of the damage caused by the surge may not be known "for some time".Police say the "full picture" in terms of the damage caused by the surge may not be known "for some time".
About 400 residents from Jaywick took shelter at a rescue centre set up in Clacton County High School.About 400 residents from Jaywick took shelter at a rescue centre set up in Clacton County High School.
The majority of people who sought shelter at rescue centres have now returned home, police say. All evacuees have now returned home as the power has been restored to the area following the flood warnings and high tides.
The rescue centre has now been closed.
Ch Supt Simon Williams said: "Contingency plans were implemented to protect the communities of Essex.Ch Supt Simon Williams said: "Contingency plans were implemented to protect the communities of Essex.
"All emergency services and authorities have worked tirelessly through the night to minimise the threat to the lives of those in the county."All emergency services and authorities have worked tirelessly through the night to minimise the threat to the lives of those in the county.
"We are grateful for the additional support provided by military personnel from the Colchester Garrison and by mutual aid supplied by the Metropolitan Police," he added."We are grateful for the additional support provided by military personnel from the Colchester Garrison and by mutual aid supplied by the Metropolitan Police," he added.
The Environment Agency said "in some places" the water reached higher levels than in the surge of 1953.The Environment Agency said "in some places" the water reached higher levels than in the surge of 1953.
In Walton on the Naze, beach huts were reported washed away into the sea.In Walton on the Naze, beach huts were reported washed away into the sea.