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Householders have been taping up their windows, as businesses had sandbags delivered to put at their doorways to prevent coastal surges seeping into their properties.

Fresh food and bread were wiped off supermarket shelves as residents prepared to hunker down, while shop owners piled sandbags in front of their stores.

Most have taken heed of warnings to stay indoors - taping up their windows and strapping down garden furniture - while shops have lined sandbags in front of their doors.

The council opened sandbag depots across the region to help residents protect their homes.

“When we knew we were going to get into the rains, you saw us come together and us talk about, you know, get your sandbags, bring the K-rails out,” she said.