Storm Eowyn battered Cumbria yesterday and the county is now dealing with the aftermath.
Thousands of people are still without power and the storm impacted rubbish collections, roads, public transport and schools, plus much more.
Westmorland & Furness Council’s highways team responded to almost 70 emergency reports of fallen trees, damaged buildings and damaged lamp posts.
By noon yesterday, Cumberland Council was dealing with around 80 road incidents reported to its highways team.
Cumbria Local Resilience Forum, a multi-agency group that responds to major incidents in the county, said: “Work and clean-up will continue into the night and over the weekend. We ask everyone to take extra care on the roads and observe any road closure signs for their own safety.”
