Storm Arwen - All staff update 6.12.21

Date Published: 06 December 2021

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Latest resilience and service information – Storm Arwen

 
As of last night (Sunday, December 5), SSEN restored all reported customer faults following Storm Arwen; around 135,000 homes in total. 

 
If anybody still remains without power, they should call 105 as soon as possible. The latest information from SSEN can be found at
www.facebook.com/ssencommunity/ 

 
Superintendent Murray Main is the chair of the Local Resilience Partnership. He said: “This is a fantastic announcement from SSEN. Our shared thanks to every person involved in restoring the power in what has been an extraordinary set of circumstances. 

 
“Make no mistake, we are still responding to this incident. Support for those who need it within our communities continues, as we start moving closer towards and through the recovery phase. This announcement from SSEN does not mean we are standing down, our work continues to ensure we can move our communities back to business as usual, as soon as possible.”

 
With bad weather expected tomorrow (Tuesday, December 7), welfare arrangements are due to continue over the next few days, and the latest information can be found below. 

 
The effort by staff from the various Local Resilience Partnership organisations and the military has been significant, with more than 1,000 Aberdeenshire Council volunteers involved in the response. The support provided by communities has also been fantastic.   

 
Earlier today, Aberdeenshire Council chief executive Jim Savege recorded a message of thanks to all those involved in the response to Storm Arwen, and to highlight the ongoing recovery efforts. 

 
Pam Milliken, Chief Officer of the Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership, has been absolutely blown away by the incredible work that teams across Health & Social Care have done to support communities during and after Storm Arwen. Pam has also recorded a message of thanks to all involved. 

 
Weather/weather warnings

 
Yellow weather warnings for wind and remain in place for tomorrow (Tue). Heavy snow is expected to affect inland areas of Aberdeenshire, while strong winds are expected to affect the east coast of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. 

 
For the latest information on the warnings, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/

 
This afternoon is expected to be largely dry and bright but there may be a few showers. Road surface temperatures are expected to fall below zero overnight, presenting the risk of ice. There may be some isolated wintry flurries over higher ground in the west this afternoon and evening. 

 
All primary gritting routes will be treated this afternoon and again tomorrow morning. 

 

 
Welfare centres and community facilities

 
The information below outlines the support available from Monday to Wednesday this week. 

 
BANFF & BUCHAN
Deveron Centre, Banff: 07:00-20:00 (Mon/Tue); 07:00-21:00 (Wed) Showers for residents without power, WiFI and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Fraserburgh Sports & Community Centre: 07:00-21:30 (Mon-Wed) Showers for residents
without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)

 
BUCHAN
Peterhead Community Centre: 07:00-21:00 (Mon-Wed; 09:00 opening on Tue) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
MACBI, Mintlaw: 10:00-15:00 (Mon-Wed) Hot food, drinks to anyone without power

 
FORMARTINE
Balmedie Leisure Centre: 09:00-20:00 (Mon-Wed) Hot food until 16:00, tea/coffee and showers
Ellon Community Campus: 06:00-21:00 (Mon-Wed) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost) 
Turriff Swimming Pool: 13:00-21:00 (Mon); 7:00-12:30 and 15:00-21:00 (Tue/Wed) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost) 

 
GARIOCH
Inverurie Community Campus: 06:00-21:30 (Mon-Wed) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Westhill Swimming Pool: 09:30-21:00 (Mon/Tue); 06:00-21:00 (Wed) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Sauchen/Cluny (opposite village notice board and bus stop): 08:00-22:00 (Mon only) Catering van

 
KINCARDINE & MEARNS
Portlethen Swimming Pool: 15:00-20:30 (Mon); 07:00-21:00 (Tue/Wed) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Stonehaven Leisure Centre: 06:30-21:00 (Mon-Wed) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Mearns Community Campus: 17:00-21:30 (Mon-Wed) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)

 
MARR 
Aboyne Community Centre: 07:00-20:30 (Mon-Wed) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Alford Community Campus: 06:30-21:30 (Mon and Wed; closed Tue) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Banchory Sports Village: 06:00-21:00 (Mon-Wed) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Huntly Swimming Pool: 07:30-20:30 (Mon); 11:00-19:00 (Tue); 09:00-20:15 (Wed) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Aboyne car park (by the green): 08:00-22:00 (Mon only) Catering van
All Live Life Aberdeenshire facilities are open as normal. Hot showers are still available at leisure facilities for residents who still need them and WiFi and mobile phone/device charging is available. There are no charges for this support. 
 
Helpline

 
The Aberdeenshire assistance line can provide help for anyone who needs advice on 0808 196 3384 8.45am-5pm. 
 
Schools

 
The latest information on school opening arrangements can be found at https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/schools-closures/
 
 
Household waste collections

 
Additional trips to household recycling centres are currently permitted for those with vans/trailers where the 24-visit limit has already been used

 
Customers must still call the contact centre on 03456 081208 or email wasteadminsupportinverurie@aberdeenshire.gov.uk  directly with the request so that additional bookings can be added

 
Additional food waste bags containing spoiled food from fridges and freezers due to loss of power should not be placed next to the food caddy, as this will potentially attract vermin

 
Householders should fill their food waste caddies – remembering to remove ALL packaging – and hold back any additional food waste for the next week as food caddies are uplifted on both general waste and recycling weeks. If this is not possible, additional waste can be placed in the general waste bin