We had been warned that a storm was coming.
Last night the Scottish Office advised that schools be closed, bridges closed, and that travel should be avoided.
At 2.15am, texts were received advising that schools in many areas, including Glasgow would not open. At 7.30 am, another text advising that staff should report to their school, or contact your school if not possible.
I made my way to school, making detours to avoid floods, and reached school.
As others arrived, we discovered that our nearest school was totally closed, to staff as well. And there was a lack of uniformity about decision making. Our HT was reluctant to send us home in case we were in an accident. Though since the storm was going to increase as the day went on, that was illogical.
Eventually we were sent home at 11am to work there till the end of our normal working day, or if we preferred not to work, we could make up the time or lose holiday entitlement. Aye.
The storm has raged on. Conditions are difficult for drivers and pedestrians. Buildings are damaged, trees down, buses and trains affected, ships and planes cancelled, roads flooded.
It should peak by 6 pm, then we can expect a cold front with ice and snow tomorrow.
photos from Cyclerama at Gettysburg Visitor Centre.
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