Storm Eunice

Friday 18 February was an ‘exceptional day’ for the Service.

Between 10am and 9pm, the control room and crews dealt with around 500 calls, with up to 100 calls an hour during the peak of Storm Eunice.

Crews and control room staff dealt with a wide range of incidents including collapsed and damaged buildings, large fallen trees, damage to power cables and small fires.

You can read more here and find lots more coverage on our Twitter feed here.

More inclement weather is expected throughout the weekend. Please follow our advice:

• Download the what3words app to help you find, share and save your precise location if you need help from the emergency services while you're out. Check that out here.
• Remember, only call 999 if there is a risk to life.
• Ensure your property and garden furniture is well secured
• If you find a fallen tree or other debris blocking the road report it at: essexhighways.org/tell-us/report-all-issues
• If you need to use the roads, check your car to make sure it’s safe to drive - this includes tyres, oil levels and water
• Always prepare for your journey by checking weather updates and road closures before leaving
• Never drive while under the influence of drink or drugs or while using a mobile phone
• Always wear a seatbelt
• Take it slower on the roads in wet, windy and icy weather and leave a larger braking distance between cars
• Never drive into flood water