Jersey island is currently undergoing a continued clear-up from the aftermath of Storm Ciarán, which caused serious damage to buildings and infrastructure. This includes schools that closed as a result for a two-day period and the airport which remains inaccessible until at least 14:00 GMT due to infrastructure problems and system failures. However, the airport is expected to re-open only for emergencies and medical transfers. Furthermore, dozens of people had to evacuate their homes during the storm, and there are reports of serious damage across the island following the tornado and strong winds from the night of Wednesday, August 11th.
The chief minister of Jersey, Kristina Moore, has stated that the government is actively attempting to ensure people are safe and can obtain shelter through effective damage control. However, due to the extensive damage Jersey is experiencing, it may take some time for the government to be able to fully assess all of the damage caused by the storm. Additionally, the government has informed the public that road-clearing workers will focus on major roads affected by fallen trees, such as La Haule Hill, St Clement’s inner road, and Grouville Hill.
Jersey’s airport engineers have reported “extensive infrastructure, equipment, and system failures,” prompting the closure of commercial operations until these issues have been resolved. Therefore, the airport’s re-opening to commercial traffic remains pending an announcement at midday on Friday. On the other hand, the library, youth service, and Skills Jersey will remain closed alongside all of the islands’ schools to allow road clearing for assessment purposes, whilst the harbour remains functional. Jersey Electricity has warned that customers will be unlikely to have power restored until Friday, possibly longer due to the scale of damage, the number of incidents, and the difficulty in accessing certain locations due to road restrictions and the ongoing extreme weather conditions.
In conclusion, Jersey is actively working to recover from the significant damage caused by Storm Ciarán, and the government is focusing on damage control to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. However, it remains unclear how long it will take for the island to fully recover to its prior stable state
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