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Email received from RBWM 9\/1\/2023<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dear all<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>FLOODING – EMERGENCY EVACUATION OF AREAS OF WRAYSBURY<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/b>There is a high level of uncertainty around levels of flooding in Wraysbury overnight. Having held a number of multi-agency meetings with emergency services, there is a collective view that there is a genuine risk to life in the worst case scenario which may emerge.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Water levels are still likely to be rising <\/span>along the River Thames, Colne Brook and in Amber Lake and a \u2018Severe Flood Warning\u2019 has been issued for the area. There is a risk that the lake overtops and combines with river and ground water flooding. This would lead to more serious and widespread flooding within the village. Temperatures are likely to drop to freezing overnight, and there is a risk of power cuts to homes, if waters impact the electricity infrastructure. <\/span><\/p>\n

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We have therefore taken the decision to recommend that vulnerable residents living between Amber Lakes and the River Thames evacuate their homes overnight. It is hoped that this will be a precautionary measure, and residents can return home in the morning, once water levels have peaked. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Emergency services will be contacting identified residents to help them evacuate safely<\/span>, imminently. They will be assisted to move from their homes to stay with friends and family, or provided with alternative rest centre, hotel or care home accommodation if required. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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All residents living between Amber Lake and the River Thames, are also advised to <\/span>evacuate their homes. A map of the affected area is attached below for reference. A<\/span> rest centre <\/span>has been set up at Windsor Leisure Centre, where affected residents can sleep and shelter. Many residents may prefer to stay with family and friends nearby.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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