Kensal Green tornado advice
5:03pm Thursday 7th December 2006
By Peter Law
This is Local London has compiled tornado advice from Brent Council, Transport for London, emergency services and the Association of British Insurers.
Helpline
- For advice and information residents can call Brent Council's helpline, 0208 9375255.
Insurance
If you have suffered damage the Association of British Insurers advises:
- Damage caused to homes and any businesses will be covered by buildings insurance.
- Most household policies will cover the cost of alternative accommodation (up to policy limit) if you need to move out of your home while repairs are carried out.
- Damage to motor vehicles will be covered under comprehensive motor insurance.
- People who have suffered damage should contact their insurer for advice on making a claim.
- If necessary, arrange for any temporary repairs to stop damage getting worse. Keep receipts, as these will form part of your claim.
Road closures
- The following roads have been confirmed as being closed: College Road, Hardinge Road, Leighton Gardens, Liddell Gardens, Whitmore Gardens, Leigh Gardens, Clifford Gardens, Chamberlayne Road
between Leighton/Clifford Gardens, Okehampton Road, Crediton Road, Dundonald Road, Wrentham Road and Tiverton Road.
Rest centre
- A rest centre has been set up at Legion Hall, 1 Albert Road.
Schools
- Manor School in Kensal Rise was damaged but no pupils or staff have been hurt. All children from Manor School have now gone home. The school will be closed tomorrow whilst contractors go in to
assess the damage.
- Other schools have not been affected but parents with pupils at College Green Nursery, John Kelly Boys and Girls Schools, Kensal Rise Primary, Princess Frederica's Primary School and Mallorees
Junior School may want to allow more time to collect them because of congestion.
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