How to be safe and what to do in a power cut

The Met Office has issued a warning of unseasonal strong winds as a storm floris hit to hit some parts of the UK.

An amber serious weather warning that covers most parts of Scotland applies up to 23:00 BST on Monday.

There is a yellow warning to the northern half of the UK including Northern Wales, Northern England and Northern Ireland.

There are many steps you can do:

• Protect any loose items outside your property such as cans, ladders, trumpoline and outdoor games, garden furniture and equipment
• Fence and roof tiles are safe
• Clear drain of debris like moss and leaves
• If possible, remove any loose or overhangling branches
• Close and hold the outer doors and windows
• Safe storm shutter, if they fit your home or business
• Park vehicle in a garage, if you have one; Otherwise ensure that they are as far away from buildings, trees and fences.
• Close and secure scaffolding trapdors
• Make sure you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water, if you have to leave your house, for example due to floods
• Charge mobile phones and any other important equipment including battery pack
• Collect the necessary documents such as passport and driving license, and make sure that your insurance company has contact and policy details
• If you take the medicine, make sure you have a supply of a few days

If you are inside A flood -risk areaTry to move the valuable or essential items upwards or store them as much as possible on the ground bottom.

Strong winds can cause damage to buildings, such as tiles coming from the roof, and heavy rains can cause floods. Public transport may be interrupted.

People are advised to stay inside as much as possible and keep the inner doors closed.

In case of power growth, unplug any non-essential electrical goods.

If you have to go out, you should avoid walking next to buildings, trees and walls or fences of the fence in case of collapse.

During the progress of a storm, you should not try to repair any loss to your property or property.

RSPCA advises Integrates all animals And ensure that you have enough food, bed and fresh water.

Listen to the warning of bad weather on local radio and TV, and check the government and news websites for the latest updates.

You get stuck with flood water, you should go to the highest level of the building in which you are.

Avoid the attic spaces due to the risk of getting stuck with rising water, and only go to the roof if necessary. Call 999 and wait for help.

If you lose electricity, you make sure all non-essential equipment is closed, but leave a light so that you know when the supply returns.

you can Report a power cut online Or calling 105, which is a free service in England, Scotland and Wales.

Alternatively, you can find the details of your energy network operator using it. Postage search equipment,

If you have medical equipment in your home that require electricity, it can put you on a priority list for help.

If you can smell the gas and suspect that there is a leak in your home, you can report it by 0800 111 999 runs.

If you have to drive, make sure you have the necessary supply like warm clothes, food, drinks, blankets and a torch, and takes a fully charged phone.

Drive slowly, and be cautious on overtaking and overtaking especially around high-sided vehicles. Give additional room to other vehicles.

Turn on your headlights or use fog lights if visibility is particularly bad.

Driving during a weather warning – including the most severe category, red – automatically does not invaluate your car insurance, but this claim can make more difficult.

An insurer can try to prove negligence, such as driving on a road when not advised, and denies the claim.

Most domestic construction, materials and commercial business policies Cover the damage to the storm.

If you have damaged your property or property, you need:

• Do not do anything that puts you or your home at risk
• Be especially careful around any exposed electrical or telephone cable
• Return to your home or business after just a storm when it is safe to do so
• Contact your insurance company as soon as possible: Most have 24-hours emergency helpline, which can advise and arrange repair on the next stages.
• If necessary, make arrangements for temporary emergency repair to prevent any damage from malfunction. Tell your insurer and keep the receipts, as it will be part of your claim
• Until they are dangerous, they do not throw the damaged items without discussing with their insurer, if they can be repaired

There is a common misunderstanding that the owners of the house are responsible for the fence on the left side of their property.

In fact, there is no general rule of which fence, so the owners of the house should examine their title deeds to see which boundaries they are near.

It may take weeks or months for a property to completely dry up after the loss of the storm, so you may need to wait for some time before redistribution.