AS BERKSHIRE braces itself for the arrival of Storm Eunice, Thames Valley Police is warning people to only call 999 in an emergency.
The Met Office has an Amber warning in place for the south, with winds of up to 80mph forecast between 5am and 9pm on Friday, February 18.
The peak is expected between 7am and 3pm.
And the wind is expected to be between 40mph and 50mph on Saturday.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “We anticipate the weather could result in damage to buildings as well as some disruption to road networks.
“This is expected to lead to a significant increase in calls to the police force and we are therefore reminding the public to only to call 999 in an emergency so those in need can be responded to quickly.
“An emergency is classed to be an immediate threat to life or property.”
Anything that falls outside of this, Thames Valley Police say, should be reported by calling 101 or by making a report online.
“This is so we can ensure we respond appropriately,” the spokesperson said.
