It was a busy weekend for Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council
The council responded to reports of fallen trees over the weekend(Image: Bob Carter)
Councils across Hull and the East Riding were busy over the weekend at Storm Boelo swept through the region, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. In total, across Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council areas, more than 132 incidents involving fallen trees and branches were reported to councils.
Hull City Council dealt with over 50 call outs on Saturday and Sunday, while East Riding of Yorkshire reported 82 call outs across its area, specifically due to fallen and damaged trees and branches. A Met Office yellow warning for wind began on Saturday and extended until 9pm on Sunday.
The storm brought high winds and disrupted roads and rail services. Two men were killed in storm-related incidents in London and Dumfries and Galloway on Sunday.
Thousands of homes across the country were left without power. Humberside Police reported several road closures while fallen trees were cleared.
A Hull City Council spokesperson said: “The council attended over 50 call outs over the weekend, including for fallen trees, utility barriers blown into the highway, a collapsed gully and a wall perceived to be at risk. This also included calls outs for fallen trees at private properties, where our team ensured the were properties in a safe condition and provided advice to homeowners.”
A spokesperson for East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: “The council received reports of problems with 82 trees/branches across the East Riding over the weekend.”
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