Storm Eunice has seen Suffolk declare a major incident as a red warning hits the region.
People in the county have been warned to charge up their phones and prepare for a blackout, as high winds threatens the power supply.
Suffolk Resilience Forum has sent out a message to all residents as winds of up to 80mph are expected until 3pm.
The Resilience Forum’s Strategic Coordination Group is being chaired by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Chief Fire Officer Jon Lacey who said: "We are facing a significant risk of disruption and danger to life with the force of Storm Eunice.
"It is therefore right that we respond in a fully coordinated way with all blue light and multi-agency partners.
"I ask everyone to avoid any unnecessary travel and keep up to date on the latest advice being given by public bodies."
People in Suffolk are asked to avoid unnecessary journeys during the worst part of the storm and it may cause disruption to the power supply.
People have been encouraged to prepare for this by fully charging their mobile phones and having torches to hand.
Storm Eunice is being referred to as the worst in a generation and winds are expected to reach 90mph across the East of England.
It has travel chaos for thousands this morning after a rare red weather warning was announced winds of up to 100mph are expected.
Roads across the country have been blocked by falling trees and debris, with commuters in parts of the north and Scotland waking up to a blanket of snow.
Rail services across the country have beeb cancelled, while flights have also been delayed or cancelled in airports across the UK. People being told to only travel is absolutely necessary.
The cities of Bristol and the Cornwall region have both declared major incidents, as well as Suffolk earlier today, as they prepare for the onslaught of the storm.
The whole of London and the surrounding areas are now also covered by the red warning zone with fears of flying debris and a danger to life - and meteorologist Ryan Maue has warned that Eunice could bring 'hurricane-like' winds to the UK.
The Met Office's red weather warning has been issued for parts of the south west of England and south Wales, with severe gusts expected from 7am until around midday today.
Weather watchers have been urged to stay away from the coastline, with Roy Stokes from the Environment Agency describing travelling to take pictures in such hazardous conditions as "probably the most stupid thing you can do".
