Select a region
After a night of near hurricane-strength winds and torrential rain, a number of key public buildings and structures have taken a huge hit – including the hospital, the Grand Hotel and a lifeguard hut.
As emergency services work to re-open roads and ensure the safety of islanders, Express took stock of where has suffered the worst damage...
In the early hours of this morning, the States of Jersey Police tweeted to warn islanders that Gloucester Street would close due to "concerns about an area of the Hospital roof".
Islanders were warned to stay away from the area.
Gloucester Street will be closed in the next 10 - 15 mins as there are some concerns about an area of the Hospital roof. Honorary Police are managing the road closure. Stay away from that area but better still just don't venture outside while conditions remain dangerous.
— States of Jersey Police (@JerseyPolice) November 2, 2023
Later, in the today's midday update, the Government confirmed that there was some "minor damage" to the hospital.
This included some minor water ingress (including inpatient/maternity), a casing from a roof vent and a brise soleil (Robin Ward) which has blown off.
The statement continued: "Despite claims otherwise, the hospital roof is intact.
"There has been no power outage and no life-threatening IT issues."
Despite fallen trees in the area, the St Saviour's site remains operational – but the following health services remain closed or suspended:
Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre
Day centres
Le Bas
Home birth service
Islanders are reminded to only attend their appointment if they have been contacted and advised to still attend.
Community services are operating, and patients are asked to liaise with the department.
The emergency department remains open as usual for life threatening, serious illnesses, or injury.
The Mental Health Crisis Team remains operational 24/7 on 01534 445290.
One of the island's waterfront hotels, The Grand Hotel and Spa, suffered some serious damage to its front.
General Manager Tim O'Sullivan said it "looks a lot worse than what it actually is", however.
"The damage is mostly on the outside, to the exterior walls and gables," he explained, adding that there had been some roof damage too. He said that rebuilding may take "months".
The top half of the Lifeguard Station next to El Tico was another casualty of the storm.
The Padel Tennis courts in St Clement were devastated, after recent completion due to funding from the Covid Recovery Fund.
Co-founder of the Padel Club, Scott Clayton, shared his upset over the damage.
"There are a lot of friends I have made down there – lots of familiar faces that I won't see for a while, which is really hard to think about," he said.
"We just need to focus on getting back on track as soon as possible for them."
There are reports of severe flooding in the entire area and Waitrose, which remains closed today.
Reports of a tornado that ripped through Rue de Pres Trading Estate and other parts of St Clement, including Princess Place, left widespread damage to homes and businesses.
It is understood that the iconic tree sweeping over the Five Mile Road near Kempt Tower has been felled, as well as hundreds of others.
Follow Express for all the latest updates...
Plea to islanders not to panic-buy when shops reopen
WATCH: Did Jersey really get hit by a TORNADO? What happens next?
◆ LIVE UPDATES: Islanders in A&E as Storm Ciarán batters island with near hurricane-force winds
FOCUS: What is a 'sting jet' and what damage could it do?
It gets worse... Storm Ciarán now set to bring "violent" gusts of 100mph+
ADVICE: How should I prepare my home for Storm Ciarán?
Grands Vaux residents brace as Storm Ciarán approaches
Hospital and airport set to close on Thursday
Schools to close on Thursday due to "significant" weather risks
Comments
Comments on this story express the views of the commentator only, not Bailiwick Publishing. We are unable to guarantee the accuracy of any of those comments.