I’m a storms reporter for the BBC – fans are terrified for my life but there are secret rules that keep me safe
A BBC REPORTER has revealed the secret rules that keep her safe while covering storms amid fan concern.
Alison Freeman is a familiar face to Beeb viewers who is regularly seen out battling the elements.
The journalist, who has been with the broadcaster for 25 years, has revealed concerned fans always write in about her safety.
She hit back at claims reporters don't need to be out in stormy conditions to cover the weather.
Speaking to Metro.co.uk, she said: "Television is supposed to be visual. Everybody is looking to see what’s going on and we provide that."
Alison added: "If we’re out there, other people don’t have to be."
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She stressed that bosses back at BBC HQ don't force her to brave the intense conditions.
Alison said: "No one ever forces us to stay anywhere.
"It can be interesting to be out in the elements. I get a front-row seat to the crazy weather events."
The journalist, who describes herself as a "generally windswept reporter" also revealed there's safety procedures in place.
Alison explained how bosses ban her from working through flood water or staying in a location that has debris in case it hits her during strong winds.
While it also looks like Alison can be quite close to the sea during her reports, she let slip camera tricky means she is always a considerable distance away.
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She stresses: "I don’t want to get hurt so I’ll never put myself at risk."
Alison added: "All in all, it’s one of the easier jobs, compared to having to memorise a complicated court report, here I’m just standing outside and describing what I see.
"I do need to speak louder than I usually would though to combat the volume of the wind!"