With the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas now being on red alert as Storm Eunice travels across the country BCP Council has made alterations to many services.

The refuse, recycling and cleansing collections are all suspended but will resume next week as normal and all the recycling centres are closed. Schools have been advised to close. Tricuro are closing their day services.

Residents are advised to stay away from coastal areas and seafront toilets will be closed apart from Sandbanks, Bournemouth Pier and Boscombe Overstrand toilets which will be open between 9am and 4pm.The piers will remain closed as will Boscombe car park.

The Tourist Information Centre and Smugglers Cove Golf on Pier Approach will be closed although the phone lines will remain open

The Twin Sails and Poole Bridge will operate on a revised lifting schedule subject to increasing wind speeds.

Power cuts are likely and so residents should try to make sure their phones and other electronic devices are fully charged and they have access to torches.

The council’s Highway teams are on standby to deal with whatever the weather brings, whether there’s a need to remove fallen trees, or close roads until hazards can be safely dealt with.

Chris Saunders, director of Destination and Culture and involved in Incident Command, said: “We are ready to respond to the potential impact of Storm Eunice..

“Our teams have been in this position many times before and are fully prepared.

“But we would urge all residents to try to remain safe, travel only if essential and please stay away from the coast.”

Please use the links below if you do need to report any storm-related incidents:

BCP Council’s Report It: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/reportit

Fallen Trees blocking main roads: https://bit.ly/3sGIVhO

Flooding: https://bit.ly/3GWqElV

Power cut: https://www.powercut105.com/ 

SWEP has been activated please report any rough sleepers by ringing 01202 315962 or email B&Pstreetoutreach@mungos.org.