The Met Office have issued a rare RED warning for wind in the London area between 10am and 3pm today due to fears of storm Eunice causing significant disruption and dangerous conditions due to extremely strong winds.
RED is the highest alert and means there is risk to life. Storm
Eunice is the worst to hit London for 3 decades - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60426382
The Mayor of London has urged people to stay at
home, not take risks and to not travel unless “absolutely
essential”.
The Met
Office recommends that you secure any loose objects such as bins, garden
furniture, ladders or anything else that could be blown around.
Doors and windows should be closed firmly - particularly
those to the windward side of the house - and especially large doors, like
those on garages.
Vehicles should be parked in a garage, if possible - if not,
make sure they are clear of trees, buildings, and fences.
During the storm, the Met Office advises that you stay
indoors as much as possible. Don't go outdoors to repair damage while the storm
is in progress.
If you do go out, it says, try not to walk near buildings
and trees. The Met Office also recommends that you keep away from the sheltered
side of boundary fences and walls - this is the side they will collapse on.
Keep pets inside if you can.
If you need to report storm damage, or a tree has fallen or has a low hanging branch, please call the council trees team on 020 7926 3542.
In an emergency, please call 999.
