British Gas has warned customers to stockpile food and water ahead of Storm Bert this weekend. The storm is set to bring a “multi-hazard event” to the UK, including heavy snowfall, strong winds and potential flooding.

Beyond this, British Gas also claimed that it's worth preparing your fridge and freezer if you know a power cut is on the horizon. Freezing essentials like milk, meat and poultry is a good place to start for this, as it will help these staples last longer amidst failing appliances.

Storm Bert is battering Devon and Cornwall with flood warnings in place, fallen trees across the region and many properties without power. The Environment Agency has issued 13 flood warnings and 33 flood alerts for Devon,

British Gas is warning customers to stockpile food and water in the event of heavy snow, as Storm Bert barrels towards the UK this weekend.The storm is set to bring a “multi-hazard event” to the UK, including heavy snowfall,

Areas in Northern Ireland were affected by flooding on Saturday [PA Media] Dozens of flood warnings and alerts remain in place across England on Sunday as disruption from Storm Bert continues in many parts of the UK.

New wind warning issued as Storm Bert threatens ‘danger to life’ flooding - The Met Office has warned of the potential for fast flowing or deep floodwater on Sunday.