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How to stay safe in Storm Herminia and what to do in a power cut How to stay safe during Storm Herminia and what to do in a power cut
(about 16 hours later)
Storm Herminia comes just days after Storm Éowyn battered the UK and Republic of Ireland Storm Herminia comes just days after Storm Éowyn caused significant damage and dispruption
Storm Herminia is hitting parts of the UK, bringing with it with strong winds and heavy rain just days after Storm Éowyn battered the UK and Republic of Ireland. Storm Herminia has brought more strong winds and heavy rain just days after Storm Éowyn battered parts of the UK and Republic of Ireland.
A yellow weather warning for wind is in place for much of Wales and southern England until 06:00 GMT on Tuesday. The Met Office said that Éowyn was one of the most exceptional storms of the decade - with 100mph (160km/h) winds recorded in Scotland.
Another yellow warning - this one for rain - is in place until 10:00 GMT on Tuesday, with the Met Office warning of possible flash flooding in southern England. It warned that stormy weather is likely to continue for the rest of the winter.
Forecasters say damage is possible and travel could be disrupted.
UK hit with high winds as Storm Herminia rolls in
What should you do during a storm?What should you do during a storm?
Strong winds can cause damage to buildings, such as tiles coming off roofs, and heavy rain can lead to flooding. Public transport may be disrupted.
People are advised to stay inside as much as possible and keep internal doors closed.People are advised to stay inside as much as possible and keep internal doors closed.
Gusts during Storm Herminia are expected to reach 70mph or more around exposed coasts, while areas inland can expect wind up to 50mph.
This could cause damage to buildings, such as tiles coming off roofs, and disruption to transport, the weather warning says.
If you do have to go out, you should avoid walking next to buildings, trees and the sheltered side of walls or fences, in case of collapse.If you do have to go out, you should avoid walking next to buildings, trees and the sheltered side of walls or fences, in case of collapse.
You should not attempt to repair any damage to your property or possessions while a storm is in progress.You should not attempt to repair any damage to your property or possessions while a storm is in progress.
The RSPCA advises bringing all animals inside, external and ensuring you have sufficient food, bedding and fresh water.The RSPCA advises bringing all animals inside, external and ensuring you have sufficient food, bedding and fresh water.
Listen out for bad weather warnings on local radio and TV, and check government and news websites for the latest updates.Listen out for bad weather warnings on local radio and TV, and check government and news websites for the latest updates.
In you become trapped by floodwater, you should go to the highest level of the building you are in.
Avoid attic spaces due to the risk of being trapped by rising water, and only go onto the roof if absolutely necessary. Call 999 and wait for help.
Met Office: Stay safe in a storm, externalMet Office: Stay safe in a storm, external
What are my rights if my home, travel and work are affected by storms?What are my rights if my home, travel and work are affected by storms?
What to do if there is a power cut? What should you do if there is a power cut?
If you lose electricity you should switch off all non-essential appliances but leave a light on so you know when the supply returns.If you lose electricity you should switch off all non-essential appliances but leave a light on so you know when the supply returns.
You can report a power cut online, external or by calling 105, which is a free service in England, Scotland and Wales.You can report a power cut online, external or by calling 105, which is a free service in England, Scotland and Wales.
Alternatively, you can find the details of your energy network operator by using this postcode search tool, external.Alternatively, you can find the details of your energy network operator by using this postcode search tool, external.
They may put you on a priority list for assistance if you have medical equipment in your home that needs electricity. It may put you on a priority list for assistance if you have medical equipment in your home that needs electricity.
If you can smell gas and suspect there is a leak in your home, you can report it by ringing 0800 111 999.If you can smell gas and suspect there is a leak in your home, you can report it by ringing 0800 111 999.
Can you drive during weather warnings?Can you drive during weather warnings?
Do not drive unless your journey is unavoidable, and steer clear of flooded or exposed routes such as bridges or high open roads, external. Do not drive unless your journey is unavoidable. You should steer clear of flooded or exposed routes such as bridges or high open roads, external.
If you have to drive, make sure you have essential supplies such as warm clothing, food, drink, blankets and a torch, and carry a fully-charged phone. If you do have to drive, make sure you have essential supplies such as warm clothing, food, drink, blankets and a torch, and carry a fully-charged phone.
Drive slowly, and be especially cautious around high-sided vehicles and when overtaking. Give other vehicles extra room.Drive slowly, and be especially cautious around high-sided vehicles and when overtaking. Give other vehicles extra room.
Driving during a weather warning, including a red category one, does not automatically invalidate your car insurance but it may make a claim more difficult. Driving during a weather warning - including the most serious category, red - does not automatically invalidate your car insurance but it may make a claim more difficult.
An insurer might try to prove negligence, such as driving on a road when advised not to, and refuse the claim.An insurer might try to prove negligence, such as driving on a road when advised not to, and refuse the claim.
How to drive in snow and icy weatherHow to drive in snow and icy weather
Check the UK weather warnings in placeCheck the UK weather warnings in place
A road in east Belfast blocked by a tree that fell during Storm ÉowynA road in east Belfast blocked by a tree that fell during Storm Éowyn
What can you do to protect your home? How can you prepare and protect your home before a storm hits?
There are a number of steps you can take to protect your property. These include: There are a number of steps you can take:
Securing loose objects outside a property such as bins, ladders, trampolines and outdoor games, garden furniture and tools secure any loose objects outside your property such as bins, ladders, trampolines and outdoor games, garden furniture and tools
Checking fences and roof tiles are secure check fences and roof tiles are secure
Clearing guttering of debris such as moss and leaves clear guttering of debris such as moss and leaves
Closing and fastening external doors and windows close and fasten external doors and windows
Securing storm shutters, if they are fitted to your home or business secure storm shutters, if they are fitted to your home or business
Parking vehicles in a garage, if you have one; otherwise ensuring they are as far away as possible from buildings, trees and fences park vehicles in a garage, if you have one; otherwise ensure they are as far away as possible from buildings, trees and fences
Closing and securing loft trapdoors close and secure loft trapdoors
Making sure you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water in case you have to leave your home, for example because of flooding make sure you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water in case you have to leave your home, for example because of flooding
Charging mobile phones and any other critical devices including battery packs charge mobile phones and any other critical devices including battery packs
gather essential documents such as passports and driving licences, and make sure you have contact and policy details for your insurance company
if you take medication, make sure you have a few days' supply
If you are in a flood-risk area, external, try to move valuable or essential items upstairs or store them as high as you can on the ground floor.If you are in a flood-risk area, external, try to move valuable or essential items upstairs or store them as high as you can on the ground floor.
In you are trapped by floodwater, you should go to the highest level of the building you are in.
Avoid attic spaces due to the risk of being trapped by rising water, and only go onto the roof if absolutely necessary. Call 999 and wait for help.
What should you do after a storm?What should you do after a storm?
Most home building, contents and commercial business policies cover storm damage.Most home building, contents and commercial business policies cover storm damage.
If you have suffered damage to your property or possessions you should:If you have suffered damage to your property or possessions you should:
Not do anything that puts you or your household at risk not do anything that puts you or your household at risk
Be especially careful around any exposed electrical or telephone cables be especially careful around any exposed electrical or telephone cables
Only return to your home or business after a storm when it is safe to do so only return to your home or business after a storm when it is safe to do so
Contact your insurance company as soon as possible: most have 24-hour emergency helplines, which can advise on next steps and arrange repairs contact your insurance company as soon as possible: most have 24-hour emergency helplines, which can advise on next steps and arrange repairs
If necessary, arrange temporary emergency repairs to stop any damage getting worse. Tell your insurer and keep receipts, as this will form part of your claim if necessary, arrange temporary emergency repairs to stop any damage getting worse. Tell your insurer and keep receipts, as this will form part of your claim
Unless they are dangerous, don't throw away damaged items without discussing it with your insurer, in case they can be repaired unless they are dangerous, don't throw away damaged items without discussing it with your insurer, in case they can be repaired
Remember it can take weeks or even months for a property to fully dry out after storm damage, so you may need to wait some time before redecorating There is a common misconception that homeowners are responsible for the fences on the left of their property.
A common misconception is that homeowners are responsible for the fences on the left of their property. In fact there is no general rule about which fence belongs to whom, so homeowners should check their title deeds to see which boundaries they own.
There is no general rule about which fence belongs to whom so homeowners should check their title deeds to see which boundaries they own. It can take weeks or even months for a property to fully dry out after storm damage, so you may need to wait some time before redecorating.