Storm Goretti has left thousands of homes in Cornwall without power or water days after the tempest brought gusts of almost 100mph and a rare red warning for "dangerous, stormy" winds. The situation remains dire, with around 1,250 properties still without electricity and an astonishing 3,000 homes facing water shortages.
The impact on the water network has been devastating, with six major water mains in the Helston area severely damaged by uprooted trees. As a result, repair works continue to affect water supply for customers, leaving many without access to clean drinking water.
Cornwall council reports that 31 schools in the region have either closed or opened late due to the power outages and lack of water. The situation has been described as "catastrophic" by local residents, who are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the storm.
Liberal Democrat MP Andrew George has called for a national emergency response, citing the severity of the disruption in Cornwall compared to other areas like East Grinstead, which also experienced widespread power outages. However, his call for assistance was met with resistance from the Commons speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, who denied granting him the right to make such a declaration.
The government has promised support, but many are questioning whether it is enough. A Facebook post by MP Andrew George highlighted the contrast between the response in London and the south-east versus Cornwall, where thousands of homes remain without power or water days after the storm. The Liberal Democrat politician stated that "over 50,000 homes have experienced water and/or electricity outages" in Cornwall, dwarfing the impact seen in other areas.
The situation has also taken a human toll, with one nursing home resident being evacuated due to a damaged roof and loss of power and water supply. Meanwhile, local businesses are struggling to cope, with some owners reporting that customers have been coming in to charge their phones due to the lack of access to electricity.
As the repair works continue, many residents in Cornwall remain without power or water, highlighting the need for urgent support from the government to address this "national emergency".
The impact on the water network has been devastating, with six major water mains in the Helston area severely damaged by uprooted trees. As a result, repair works continue to affect water supply for customers, leaving many without access to clean drinking water.
Cornwall council reports that 31 schools in the region have either closed or opened late due to the power outages and lack of water. The situation has been described as "catastrophic" by local residents, who are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the storm.
Liberal Democrat MP Andrew George has called for a national emergency response, citing the severity of the disruption in Cornwall compared to other areas like East Grinstead, which also experienced widespread power outages. However, his call for assistance was met with resistance from the Commons speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, who denied granting him the right to make such a declaration.
The government has promised support, but many are questioning whether it is enough. A Facebook post by MP Andrew George highlighted the contrast between the response in London and the south-east versus Cornwall, where thousands of homes remain without power or water days after the storm. The Liberal Democrat politician stated that "over 50,000 homes have experienced water and/or electricity outages" in Cornwall, dwarfing the impact seen in other areas.
The situation has also taken a human toll, with one nursing home resident being evacuated due to a damaged roof and loss of power and water supply. Meanwhile, local businesses are struggling to cope, with some owners reporting that customers have been coming in to charge their phones due to the lack of access to electricity.
As the repair works continue, many residents in Cornwall remain without power or water, highlighting the need for urgent support from the government to address this "national emergency".
It's clear that the storm was a massive disaster, but let's not forget that there's a bigger picture here. This is what happens when rural areas are neglected and underfunded 
. The fact that Cornwall has been hit so hard compared to other areas like East Grinstead raises serious questions about how our resources are being allocated 
. Is it any wonder that the government is promising support, but not enough? 
We need to hold them accountable for ensuring that every region receives equal attention and funding, not just when disasters strike 
. The Commons speaker's decision to deny Andrew George's declaration of a national emergency was a dodgy move, if you ask me 
. It's time for the government to step up and provide real support to these affected communities 
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I'm worried about those nursing home residents, that's just awful.
storm has left so many people in the dark... literally 
. I mean, 1,250 homes without electricity? That's just crazy! And 3,000 with water shortages? It's like they're expecting us to survive on bottled water for the next few weeks 
. And don't even get me started on the schools 
, closing or opening late due to power outages? What about the kids' education? The government needs to step up their game and provide some real support here 
. I mean, over 50,000 homes affected in Cornwall alone? That's a national emergency if you ask me 
and local businesses are gonna struggle for a while too. It's just a mess... 
And the fact that schools had to close or open late because of it... that's a big deal for families. 
I think they need to step up their game and provide more assistance ASAP. 
I mean, over 50k homes affected? That's a big deal! 
The government needs to step up and provide some real support, not just empty promises. And what's with the contrast between Cornwall and other areas? Like, are they expecting us to be okay with our homes getting knocked offline while London gets away scot-free? No way 
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. Anything less is just unacceptable 
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