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Storm Eunice Support and Information
Red Alerts from the Met Office are currently in force in Maidstone and the south-east as a result of Storm Eunice, bringing high winds and heavy rainfall. Severe disruption is expected. Please take care when visiting our parks and open spaces. Use the information below in the event of a crisis and see the latest updates from Maidstone Borough Council:
- In the event of a power cut, call 105 to make a report or visit https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut
- Should you encounter a fallen tree on the roads, please contact Kent Highways on 03000 41 81 81.
- In the event of flooding, call the Environment Agency on 0800 807060 or visit their website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency
- If you suspect a gas leak, call the National Grid emergency line on 0800 111 9999.
- If you see an unsafe structure, posing risk to life or overhanging a public highway, call 999 and ask for the Fire and Rescue Service.
- In the event of an emergency, dial 999. Please do take care and stay safe.
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Refuse & Recycling collections are still operating, but with some disruption, and we are monitoring the situation closely.
 To reduce the risk of bins being blown around and causing damage, crews will return food bins inside the wheeled bin after they have been emptied. The crews will also lay wheeled bins down on return to the property.
Residents are kindly asked to collect their bin(s) as quickly as possible and return them to a safe, (sheltered, if possible) location on their property.
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From Maidstone Museums:
We are very sorry but due to the upgraded weather warnings, the museum will remain closed today for the safety of our visitors and staff. We expect to be back tomorrow as normal.
Please email museuminfo@maidstone.gov.uk if you had a Make-It half-term craft workshop booked for today.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Maidstone Cemetery and Vinters Park Crematorium
Please be aware that Maidstone Cemetery will be closed today due to the danger of high winds and the number of trees in the grounds.
Additionally, Vinters Park Crematorium is still operating as planned with funerals ONLY, so please avoid visiting the grounds.
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