Issued On Behalf Of The Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Local Resilience Forum. Ed
The Hampshire Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum has now downgraded the ‘Major Incident’ response across the region for Storm Ciarán.
Whilst we continue to see Met Office yellow warnings for rain and wind through the coming days, we have thankfully not encountered the extent of the weather forecast which has been seen in other regions across the South of England.
Local authorities, emergency services and partner agencies will continue to support residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with the yellow warning for rain in place until the end of today (2nd November) and wind until 5pm today.
Take care when travelling
We would continue to encourage people to travel with care, ensuring you check before setting out on your journey, as there are a number of road closures in place across the area, due to obstructions or flooding.
Assistant Chief Constable Paul Bartolomeo, chair of the LRF response for Storm Ciarán, said,
“Having reviewed the forecasts, we made the decision yesterday to declare a major incident, to enable us to ensure the safety of all our residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
“Whilst we have seen flooding of properties and roads; power outages and disruption to the highways networks caused by the wind and rain, we have thankfully not seen the full extent of the forecast weather, and we are now in a position to stand down the major incident response.“However, this does not mean our support ends, and all agencies will continue to be available to you, should you require them, with rainfall set to continue into the weekend.”
The weather and road closures may not affect everyone and people are advised to check the Met Office Find a Forecast web page for any changes before making their journey. Advice about travel, your home and wellbeing can be also be found on the Met Office website.
People are also advised to check transport operators (rail, ferry and bus) websites and social media channels for any updates before travelling.
OTHER HELPFUL SOURCES OF INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT
Emergency 999 calls
Please use the 999 emergency number only if there is an immediate risk to life.
Flooding
See advice on how to prepare for flooding and check for updates relating to flood alerts for the area, can be found on The Environment Agency webpages.
For assistance in the event of flooding call 0345 988 1188 or text 0345 602 6340
Medical assistance
If you have an urgent medical problem and you are not sure what to do, visit 111 online.
Urgent Treatment Centres and pharmacies are equipped to deal with minor injuries, such as cuts or sprains. Please only go to a hospital’s Emergency Department for life-threatening accidents and emergencies. Find details of pharmacies and Urgent Treatment Centres online
You can also download the Healthier Together app for advice if you have children or carer responsibilities. The app can help you decide whether you can self-care at home or if you need help, and which service is best for the needs of children aged up to 18. It also provides advice and guidance for pregnant women.
For more information on local health services and getting the right care for your needs, please click here.
Issues on roads
Highways crews are on standby to respond to the impact of Storm Ciaran and clear excess water and tree debris, prioritising main routes and routes to critical services.
To report a highways issue:
- Isle of Wight roads: Highway maintenance
- Hampshire roads: Roads and road maintenance | Hampshire County Council
- Portsmouth roads: Report a pothole or a problem with the road – Portsmouth City Council – Introduction – My Portsmouth
- Southampton roads: Road maintenance
Public Health Advice
The latest Public Health advice relating to flooding is available on the Government website: Flooding and health: advice for the public – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Council services and facilities
For information about local services or facilities that have been affected by Storm Ciaran, including adult social care services, waste collections and libraries, please check your local council webpages and look out for updates on their social media channels: Find your local council.
Water and electricity services
Refer to your water or energy supplier websites and social media for information about services that may have been affected by the impact of Storm Ciaran.
