Storm Ciarán: Disruption continues in Jersey

Disruption to daily life and some services in Jersey has continued on Monday due to the impact of Storm Ciarán.

The government told islanders to work from home on Monday if possible to ease traffic congestion.

Samarès School, Hautlieu School and Victoria College remained closed due to damage caused by the high winds.

Victoria College will reopen to students on Tuesday, as will the early years areas at Samarès School.

Hautlieu School will continue with home learning on Tuesday and Wednesday - the school had suffered "substantial damage" to its roof, but the government said it hoped to reopen to pupils on Thursday.

More than 150 displaced residents remain in hotel accommodation after being forced to leave their homes.

A "significant tornado" hit eastern parts of Jersey during the storm, the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (Torro) confirmed.

Two funds have been set up to provide financial support for anyone affected by the storm.

Andrew Lewis, from the St Helier Youth and Community Trust, said the fund was designed to support struggling charities and parishioners.

"If there's anybody out there that's in dire straights, that doesn't have insurance, that is completely unprepared for this situation... do get in contact with us and we're here to help," he said.

The Bailiff of Jersey has also set up a fund to support islanders displaced by the storm.

The Commodore Goodwill and Clipper both docked in Jersey at the weekend and fresh food and deliveries were distributed to stores.

The government said "many" displaced islanders have returned home after Jersey Electricity reconnected more than 700 homes and businesses on Monday.

It said less than 100 people were now without power.

Household recycling services were closed on Monday and will also be closed on Tuesday "to help cope with a huge amount of green and commercial waste", a government spokesperson said.

People continue to be advised to travel with care, using main routes where possible, as some parish routes remain impassable.

People using Wellington Road and the grounds of Victoria College are urged to take extra care as debris remains.

Coronation Park and Howard Davis Park suffered storm damage and will remain closed until the trees are made safe.

From Monday, islanders are urged to use the following contacts:

The Railway Walk area is closed and remains unsafe due to fallen trees, debris and other hazards.

Thousands of tiles were ripped off St Nicholas Church in St Clement and its bell-tower also toppled over.

Maison Le Pape, an alcohol and drugs service, is temporarily closed due to damage caused to its roof - clients with appointments are being contacted to change venues or clinic locations.

Les Quennevais indoor sports facilities will reopen on Tuesday for normal activities, the government said.

Jersey Met Office said the weather forecast remained unsettled with wet and windy conditions.

It said there could be heavy rain and "occasionally strong" winds on Monday.

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