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People who live in caravans along the coast in Lincolnshire may be putting themselves at risk in the event of an emergency, it has been claimed.

According to a report by the East Midlands Regional Assembly, should a flood occur, it would not be known how many homes would need to be evacuated, the East Coast Target reports.

In addition, some of these caravanners may be elderly or vulnerable and may not be receiving the help that they need.

Up to 30,000 people are thought to spend their time along the coast in this way and while many may have invested in the adequate caravan insurance to cover their vehicle, there are concerns that they may be evading having to pay council tax.

Commenting on this "hidden community", council member for Skegness Mark Anderson said: "The latest estimates are between 20,000 and 30,000 people who are not on the electoral role.

"They are entitled to services, of course, but are currently not contributing towards them in the way of council tax. I personally believe that they should be contributing. Not only that but they may need the additional support that councils can offer."

Last year, the government revealed that some 1,400 households are still living in caravans following the UK floods of 2007.

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