Asking for trouble

I spotted this on my way home from work and wondered how much of a horse would have bolted before anyone shut the door.

A friend from my previous life had been in touch earlier to let me know that my former home is now a disaster area.
As soon as I arrived home from work I tried calling Helen, but the landlines are down so I have no idea if she's OK.

The commentary on this footage is dreadful, but all of these places are familiar to me and the devastation is overwhelming.

Update 7am UK (9am GR) Helen is OK