Kent Fire and Rescue Service has attended several weather-related incidents as a result of Storm Ciarán. 

Between 11.30pm on 1 November and 9am today (2 November), crews responded to four storm-related calls, including unsecure structures in Liden Crescent and Bonsor Road, Folkestone, and a report of sparking cables in Rusham Road in Shatterling, Canterbury. 

The technical rescue unit also removed a tree that was obstructing a main route in Kennington Road, in Willesborough, Ashford. 

Members of the public are reminded to only call 999 in an emergency and to contact the relevant service they might need, such as for loss of power or fallen trees, which might not require a blue light response. 

If there is an immediate risk to life, dial 999 for help. 

To help reduce the risk of an emergency, it’s important to take extra care when travelling, check your route before setting off, adapt your driving to reflect the weather conditions and remember not to drive through floodwater. 

And, if you have vulnerable neighbours, take the time to check on them and make sure they’re safe and have everything they need. 

Check the Met Office website for further weather updates, and if you are experiencing a power outage, you can contact UK Power Network for help and advice by calling their free 105 helpline.