In just a matter of weeks, Southern California residents have been impacted by a windstorm, massive and destructive wildfires, and now the threat of an incoming storm.

The RSPCA advises bringing all animals inside before a storm, and ensuring you have sufficient ... and only go onto the roof if absolutely necessary. Call 999 and wait for help.

Clean them out before a storm, but rather than risk a fall from a ladder (especially if the gutters are on upper storeys), get an expert in. Gutter cleaning typically costs £150, according to our ...