Ahead of Storm Babet I have been contacted by a number of agencies with advice for local residents.

The Environment Agency has its incident room open and you can sign up for flood warnings or see the live flood map at:

You can also sign up for a free flood warning on 0345 988 1188

Northern Powergrid also has support available. If you experience a power cut, the easiest way to report and access the latest information is via:

Alternatively, you can call 105.

If you have additional needs you can sign up for Priority Services Membership at:

Although I very much hope the storm will not be too severe locally, please remember to check on neighbours, friends and family members who may need additional support.