One person moved out of home due to storm damagepublished at 22:05 GMT 8 January
22:05 GMT 8 January
A Guernsey resident is being moved out of their home into a hotel because of “significant damage to their property”.
The Joint Emergency Services Control Centre said it was getting regular reports of damage including scaffolding collapsing, damage to roofs, windows blowing in and a telephone pole collapsing.
It said there had also been reports of a gazebo coming loose.
More than 20 fallen trees have been reported across Guernsey and Alderney.
Image source, Guernsey Weather Enthusiasts
Guernsey’s emergency services are repeating a call for islanders to only call 999 for emergencies.
On a Facebook post they said: “While we appreciate these calls are being made out of genuine concern and a desire to be helpful, police and fire staff are stretched at the moment responding to a wide variety of incidents, so please only call 999 in an emergency.
“You can call 01481 222 222 to speak to an operator in a non-emergency situation, but please be patient as call numbers are high at the moment.”
The peak of Storm Goretti arrived in the island at about 20:30 and is expected to continue into the early hours of Friday.