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Boston, Lincolnshire Hit By Tidal Flooding - December 5th

Charles
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5th December 2013
Boston, Lincolnshire Flooding

Boston was very badly affected by the floods last night. Today the clean up operation begins. Our thoughts go out to those who have suffered damage to their homes, businesses and properties, and to those who are working tirelessly to help with the clean up.

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Police have issues public health advice to those affected by flooding:

• If you’re caught in a flood, do not consume food that has been contaminated by flood waters.
• Do not let young children play in flood water and try to avoid coming into contact with flood water.
• If you do come in contact with flood water, wash hands using clean water and soap and be aware of young children putting their hands in their mouth. Washing hands is the best way to get rid of bugs.
• Keep in touch with elderly and vulnerable friends, family and neighbours in affected areas, ask about their welfare and offer assistance when possible.

4.30pm Friday 6th December - A little while ago the BBC released a video on Youtube of the flooding and aftermath in Boston.

http://youtu.be/YrlhgGTGXds

Below are some of the key tweets, images and videos from last nights floods, and today's Clean up operation.

https://twitter.com/allonsybenedict/statuses/408727774468141056

https://twitter.com/Muminthecountry/statuses/408706813656592384

https://twitter.com/mark_storer/statuses/408688679377723392

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