Emergency meetings are taking place to discuss how to prepare for Storm Ciarán's arrival in the Channel Islands, as force 10 winds are forecast this week.
's "Tactical Coordinating Group" - the body responsible for coordinating the island's emergency response - is meeting ahead of 85mph winds and 26ft waves hitting the islands.has cancelled all its high-speed sailings between Wednesday 1 November and Tuesday 7 November have been cancelled, with further disruption likely.The company says it is "evaluating options" to ensure food and medical supplies can continue to reach the Channel Islands.
The TCG is chaired by Jersey's Chief Fire Officer and includes senior officers from the emergency services, government departments, infrastructure companies and organisations involved in the island's supply chain. Islanders are also being warned not to interfere with "storm boards" put in place as coastal defences to protect roads and properties.
States Works claims some beachgoers removed the boards put in place near the Red Lion pub over the weekend, exacerbating flooding at the Le Bouet junction.Want to find out more about the stories making the headlines? Don't miss Channelcast - the Channel Islands current affairs podcast brought to you by ITV News:
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