Here is the latest update regarding the storms which have hit Aberdeenshire over the past few days. There are still properties locally without power.

SSEN update

Keep up to date on the progress of power reconnections at: http://news.ssen.co.uk/…/2022/january/storm-malik-update/

COUNCIL FACILITIES OPEN UNTIL 8pm (tonight Tuesday)

Quick reminder that if you need access to a hot shower or phone charging etc, ALL Live life Aberdeenshire facilities are open from 9am to 8pm.
• Aboyne Swimming Pool and Deeside Community Centre (no hot showers available at this time but open for heat and phone charging)
• Turriff Sports Centre
• Banchory Sports Village
• Deveron Community & Sports Centre
• Inverurie Community Campus
• Ellon Community Campus
• Portlethen Pool
• Westhill Swimming Pool
• Fraserburgh Community & Sports Centre
• Huntly Swimming Pool
• Peterhead Leisure Centre
• Mearns Community Campus

HOT FOOD PROVISION

Our message to affected individuals, families and communities is where you can make your own arrangements for food, warmth etc., you should do so.However if you can’t make your own arrangements, then Aberdeenshire Council will provide food for collection by members of the public at Live Life Aberdeenshire sites (see below).If food needs delivered into other areas, our area managers’ teams will arrange with community groups for them to collect from Live Life Aberdeenshire sites.If any individual or family has further specific needs, they should contact the Aberdeenshire Council Assistance Line on 0808 196 3384 (8:45am to 5pm).People wanting to pick up a meal can do so at the following locations:
• Aboyne Swimming Pool (outside the building, as no power) between 13.15-14.00
• Alford Community Campus between 13:00-14:00
• Banchory Sports Village between 13:00-14:00
• Inverurie Community Campus between 13:00-14:00
• Stonehaven Leisure Centre between 13:00-14:00
• Turriff Sports Centre between 13:00-14:00
• Peterhead Leisure and Community Centre between 13:00-14:00 SSEN: CATERING PROVISION In addition to Aberdeenshire Council food provision, SSEN catering facilities remain in place at the following locations from 9am today (Tuesday), unless otherwise stated below:
• Aboyne, Near the Huntly Arms Inn
• Alford, Transport Museum Car Park
• Ballater, Victoria Square
• Braemar, Opposite the Fife Hotel
• Fyvie, Outside the Co-op
• Huntly, Bognie Brae Arms Car Park
• Insch, Church Hall Car Park, Western Road
• Kemnay, Kemnay Chip Shop, Aquithie Road – *open from 11am*
• Kintore, Kintore Fish Bar, Northern Rd• Lumphanan, Next to MacBeth Arms Pub
• Monymusk, Location TBC – *open from 4pm on Tuesday*
• Stonehaven, The Square
• Strathdon, Bellabeg car park, next to shop
• Tarland, The Square
• Torphins, Learney Hall

SCHOOLS

A number of schools remain closed today – please check here for details: https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/schools-closures/The website says Newtonhill School is closed due to a lack of power. Portlethen Primary School Nursery is also closed.

RECYCLING AND WASTE SERVICES

All household recycling centres are open, with the exception of Stonehaven. Portlethen recycling centre will reopen at 9am on Thursday (it is closed as per normal on Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

All waste collection routes are in operation, although some roads remain inaccessible due to fallen trees and this may affect some collections. Attempts will be made to address missed collections where possible and residents should leave their bins out for the remainder of this week. If collection cannot be made this week, residents should re-present the bin on their usual scheduled week, when side waste will be accepted.

PASSENGER TRANSPORT UNIT

The Central Buchan A2B dial-a-bus service, and the Inverurie Ready2Go service are both operating today, but experiencing telecommunication issues in the Kemnay area. All other A2B dial-a-bus services are suspended today.

ROADS

Efforts continue to remove trees that are blocking a number of routes, with particular challenges on the B966 between Fettercairn and Edzell and the C2K in the same area. The remaining minor rural routes will be dealt with in the coming days.

GP PRACTICES

The Tarland practice will remain closed today due to a lack of power.

PHONE NUMBERS

• If you need help, or need to report fallen trees on the roads network – via Police on 101
• Power outages – via SSEN on 105
• Non-urgent medical issues – via NHS on 111
• Emergency council housing repairs – 03456 08 12 03
• Emergency social care 03456 08 12 06
• If you can’t use private water because of the power outage you are advised to source bottled water. But if you can’t please contact the assistance line on 0808 196 3384 for advice or support.