Storm Éowyn: 240,000 homes without power as tree rips through roof of house

From midnight until 10am on Friday January, 24, NIFRS Regional Control Centre received the following emergency calls:
36 calls related to fallen trees,
3 calls related to electrical polls, and
2 calls related to road traffic collisions.
Fire Crews were mobilised to 59 of these incidents.
Group Commander, Alan O’Neill said:“Throughout this period of heightened operational activity we continued to respond to other incidents, including animal rescues, collapsed buildings, hazardous materials, and property fires.

“NIFRS is reminding the public to heed safety messaging at this time and act responsibility to stay safe.

“Please pay attention to the road closure advice as many roads are closed for the safety of road users.”

In the event of serious flooding to phone the NI Flooding Incident Line on 0300 2000 100.
Obstructions can be reported at www.nidirect.gov.uk or call the 24-hour number on 0300 200 7899. If there is a risk to life dial 999 immediately and we will respond.

More information and advice can be found on www.nidirect.gov.uk.

In a light-hearted post, Ms Hamilton took to social media to share her predicament. 
“So it seems I’ll be weathering the rest of the storm in the BBC lift which has broken down with me inside,” she said. 
But it’s not all bad as the BBC star added: “The good news is, it was on the way back from the vending machine so I have a Wispa.
“And at least it’s not windy in here.”

A tree has fallen across Fortwilliam Park.

A roof appears to have came off a building and landed outside Josper’s and the Chimney Corner hotel. 

North Down MP Alex Easton, has been posting updates of the damage left by Storm Éowyn. 
In a post on his Facebook account Mr Easton shared a picture of what appears to be damage to the roof of the Bangor Aurora Leisure Centre. 

In a post on social media, police have said they are receiving multiple reports of trees and branches blocking lanes across the motorway network.

The urged the public to pull in safely and contact the police, if they encounter debris blocking the road. 
“If you come across a section of motorway that is not passable, pull in safely and contact police,” the post continued. 

“DO NOT attempt to turn around and drive against the flow of traffic!

“This is putting everyone’s safety at enormous risk. Drivers should await for police to arrive to assist.

“If your journey is not essential, please stay at home.”

A tree has fallen across Grays Lane, which connects the Antrim Road to the Shore Road.

The Kingsway, Dunmurry is closed in both direction this morning, Friday 24th January due to an unsafe electricity pole. Please avoid the area and only travel if strictly necessary. 

As airports warn of disruption to flights, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has set out the rules around what compensation passengers may be entitled to.
A spokesperson said: “If a flight faces lengthy delays, airlines have a duty of care to look after their passengers, including providing food and drink, and accommodation if overnight.   
“We will not hesitate to take action against any airlines not following these guidelines.”   
According to the CAA, if your flight is significantly delayed, the airline is responsible for looking after you. They should provide meals and accommodation if necessary.  
In case of cancellation, the airline must offer you a refund or alternative travel arrangements.  
Airlines should proactively provide passengers with information about their rights when flights are disrupted.   
Compensation may not be payable if an airline can prove the delay or cancellation was caused by extraordinary circumstances and this may include extreme weather which affects the safe operation of the flight.