Channel Islands residents forced to leave homes as Storm Ciarán hits

  • Rory O'Regan takes a look at the impact of Storm Ciarán on the Channel Islands so far.

121 residents in Jersey have been evacuated from their homes after they were damaged by Storm Ciarán.

As of 12:30pm on Thursday 2 November, 91 adults and 30 children and their pets have been put up in alternative accommodation.

Three people have been taken to Jersey's hospital for emergency treatment, one has since been discharged.

  • Many islanders have had to leave their homes in Jersey.

A red weather warning remains in place for the Channel Islands, where wind speeds of up to 104mph were recorded.

Floods are closing roads and - with a number of roofs breaking apart - entire properties have been left devastated.

Gloucester Street in St Helier runs alongside the island's hospital. The road has been closed by Jersey Police as of 5:30am due to "concerns about an area of the hospital roof".

So far, Guernsey is not thought to have experienced the same levels of damage - but several floods and 70 trees have been reported down.

In Jersey, the parish of St Clement has been particularly badly hit.

Constable Marcus Troy leads the local authority. He told ITV News: "We believe a tornado went through" the area.

Power cuts, flooding and property damage have been widespread.

Roads have been closed - including one in St Helier due to Christmas tree decorations being "blown off".

There has been extensive damage to property around Jersey. Credit: Jackie Ellison

Natalie Carre lives in St Clement with her two children. She described the damage: "All the windows are smashed in... the whole front of our building is smashed.

"All our cars are written off, we've got neighbours who've got holes in their roofs.

  • Storm Ciarán has left properties across the Channel Islands damaged.

She continued: "Their roofs have come into their children's bedroom... it is absolute carnage.

"We know that there's water coming into our house."

An 'advice line' for Jersey residents needing non-emergency support has been in place from midnight on Thursday. It will be available on 01534 612222.

In an emergency, islanders should call 999.

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