The November 2007 Storm Surge - what was the outcome?

This link shows some of the effects of the November 2007 storm surge.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7086396.stm

Residents are left feeling helpless:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7086238.stm

The worst fears are not realised:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7086175.stm 

As the storm surge passes, people from evacuated areas are allowed to return home.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7086280.stm