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flooding emergency response Southern Uplands
Scottish Borders, Hawick, Peebles, Stobo
Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team coordinated with multiple agencies during Storm Frank to assist with flood evacuation and welfare checks across the Scottish Borders. Team members helped residents evacuate from high-risk areas including Hawick and Peebles, assisted a driver trapped in floodwater at Stobo, and conducted door-to-door welfare checks until standing down on the evening of 30 December.
Outcome: residents evacuated to reception centres; stranded driver assisted by emergency services; welfare checks completed
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