As Storm Eunice is set to batter the county today with extremely heavy winds, Oxfordshire's emergency services have put warnings out.
The Met Office has issued yellow, amber and red warnings for the UK. Most of Oxfordshire has been issued with an amber warning, while a small part of the county and most of the rest of the south east has been issued a red warning.
The police, ambulance and fire service have provided warnings and information to people living in the county ahead of the storm.
This is what they said:
Police
Following Met Office warnings about the storm, a spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "This is expected to lead to a significant increase in calls to the police force and we are therefore reminding the public to only to call 999 in an emergency so those in need can be responded to quickly.
"An emergency is classed to be an immediate threat to life or property.
"In a non-emergency situation please call 101, or make a report online so we can ensure we respond appropriately.
"For more details on how to contact the force please visit https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/"
The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for wind due to Storm Eunice with high winds expected from 5am tomorrow.
— Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) February 17, 2022
This is expected to lead to a significant increase in calls and we are therefore reminding to call 999 in an emergency.
Full details - https://t.co/zrMBSTLDXd pic.twitter.com/YBeoJ6XOqf
If you need to travel during #StormEunice follow these tips:
— Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) February 18, 2022
🛣 Check your route on @HighwaysSEAST
⌚️ Allow extra time for your journey
🧥 Before you set off ensure you have food, water and extra clothing in your car in case of any delays. #WeatherAware #WeatherReady pic.twitter.com/oQY0abu3im
⚠️ 🚨 RED WEATHER WARNING ⚠️ 🚨
— Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) February 18, 2022
The Met Office has updated its weather warnings for today. A rare red alert has been issued for part of the Thames Valley for Storm Eunice. Please make sure you stay safe #weatheraware 🌬https://t.co/aNJ2koxLkj
⬇ https://t.co/vKYnWWyR9n
Ambulance
South Central Ambulance Service has urged people not to ring 999 unless they really need to, in order to keep the line free for those who need it.
If it's not a serious or life-threatening emergency, make the right call.
— South Central Ambulance Service (@SCAS999) February 18, 2022
Access your GP, visit a minor injuries unit or walk-in centre, use NHS 111 online, speak to your local pharmacist or use the NHS app.
Keep 999 and A&E free for those who really need it. pic.twitter.com/TYPkADftSw
⚠️⚠️RED WEATHER WARNING⚠️⚠️@metoffice issues Red Weather Warning for Wind 10:00-15:00hrs across most of our region.
— South Central Ambulance Service (@SCAS999) February 18, 2022
Extreme winds expected.
Advice is to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Take extra care driving on bridges & exposed high roads. pic.twitter.com/OJ4NS74GUa
Fire service
The fire service has shared information about how to make make you, your family and your home safer.
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More information can be found here: 365alive.co.uk/cms/content/home-safety
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