05 December 2021
Storm Arwen public update 5.12.21
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Latest resilience and service information – Storm Arwen
UPDATED! SSEN have completed all of their fault repairs. http://news.ssen.co.uk/news/all-articles/2021/november/storm-arwen-red-alert/
This means they have got to the end of the list of faults that they know about. If you or anyone you know of remains without power it is essential you contact SSEN as a matter of urgency. Call 105 right away.
Phone calls continue to be made to those who may still require assistance, and we continue to visit identified properties Aberdeenshire to check directly where required.
Weather/weather warnings
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and snow on Tuesday (Dec 7). 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/
It will remain cold today with the possibility of light showers or snow flurries in the north. Road service temperatures are expected to be widely below zero this evening, with icy patches likely. Patchy rain, sleet and hill snow is expected from the west later in the night. Snow is possible on some roads, mainly in the west and above 200m.
Monday afternoon is expected to be dry and bright, with road surface temperatures again widely below zero, with a risk of ice in places. The majority of primary routes will be gritted this evening and again tomorrow.
Helpline
The Aberdeenshire assistance line can provide help for anyone who needs advice on 0808 196 3384 until 3pm today (Sun).
Welfare centres and community facilities
BANFF & BUCHAN
Whitehills, The Galley: 15:00-18.30 (Sun) No booking required
Banff Fife Lodge Hotel: 12:00-14:00 & 17:00-20:00 (Sun) No booking required
Macduff Knowes Hotel: 12:00-20:00 (Sun) Booking required
Banff Springs layby: 09:00-15:00 (Sun) Catering Van, One Pot Shop
BUCHAN
Peterhead Community Centre: 10:00-16:00 (Sun) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
FORMARTINE
Balmedie Leisure Centre: 09:00-16:00 (Sun) Hot food, tea/coffee and showers
Ellon Community Campus: 09:00-17:00 (Sun) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Ythanview Hotel, Methlick: 12:00-17:00 (Sun) No booking required
Turriff Swimming Pool: 09:00-16:00 (Sun) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
The Haughs, Turriff: 08:00-22:00 (Sun) Catering van
GARIOCH
Inverurie Community Campus: 08:00-17:30 (Sun) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Westhill Swimming Pool: 10:00-16:00 (Sun) 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 (Sun) Catering van
KINCARDINE & MEARNS
Portlethen Swimming Pool: 09:00-17:00 (Sun) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Stonehaven Leisure Centre: 09:00-17:00 (Sun) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
MARR
Aboyne Community Centre: 09:00-15:30 (Sun) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Alford Community Campus: 08:00-16:30 (Sun) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Banchory Sports Village: 09:00-15:00 (Sun) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Huntly Swimming Pool: 08:15-15:30 (Sun) Showers for residents without power, WiFi and mobile/device charging (no cost)
Lumphanan Village Hall: 08:00-22:00 (Sun) Catering van
Bellabeg, Strathdon (layby across from shop): 08:00-22:00 (Sun) Catering van
Aboyne car park (by the green): 08:00-22:00 (Sun) Catering van
Alford Transport Museum car park: 08:00-22:00 (Sun) Catering van
Tarland (in the square): 11:00-22:00 (Sun) Catering van
Banchory Sports Village: 08:00-22:00 (Sun) Catering van
Torphins (the square): 08:00-22:00 (Sun) Catering van
Bogniebrae, Bognie Arms car park: 08:00-22:00 (Sun) 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.
Work progresses on getting more of our schools opened for pupils – for the latest new on your school visit https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/schools-closures/