Somerset residents are being asked to check on their neighbours as the clear-up operation continues following a weekend of extreme weather.

Storms Eunice and Franklin have caused widespread disruption across Somerset, with a number of residents still without power.

Somerset County Council has been working with power companies and a number of partners – district councils, town and parish councils, emergency services, NHS organisations and many voluntary groups – to identify people who need help and arrange door-to-door visits in affected areas.

Western Power Distribution and SSE are working to restore power, but residents in affected areas are urged to check in on their neighbours and ask for help if they need it.

To find more information about power cuts visit www.westernpower.co.uk/power-cut-information/power-cut-advice or phone 105 for assistance.

If you or someone you know needs additional help, you can phone the Somerset Coronavirus Helpline on 0300 790 6275 (option 7) between 8am and 6pm for support.

If you need health support, please phone 111 – or always call 999 in an emergency.

Storms Eunice and Franklin saw a record number of trees down across Somerset, but county council Highways crews worked throughout the weekend to clear the damage and debris to keep roads safe.

Since Friday morning, the team have attended 281 weather-related incidents, 258 of which were related directly to fallen trees or dangerous trees affecting the roads. Other incidents included walls and fences down or other debris causing obstructions.

As of 7am this morning (Monday 21 February), Highways crews have managed to address the issue and clear the fallen tree in 242 of these incidents, with work continuing today.

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