"During an incident you may be homebound for an extended period, potentially without electricity. It is useful to make sure you have basic supplies in stock if you can. Plan supplies for as long as possible, up to 72 hours if you are able to." Source: Aberdeenshire Council
Supplies could include:
- canned and dried food
- bottled water
- medicines
- torches
- radio and batteries
- a portable gas cooker (please use it safely because there is a co2 risk if used incorrectly)
- pet food
- warm clothes
- well-stocked first aid kit
More information in the Aberdeenshire Council ready for winter leaflet
If you have lost power, you can report or check for power outages using the Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) power tracker tool
Find out what's happening in your area and sign up for alerts on the Scottish Water website.
If you are on a private water supply and have no water, contact 0808 196 3384. This Aberdeenshire Council helpline and you will be passed to Environmental Health who will assist you.
Find out where to get sandbags from Aberdeenshire Council
Sign up for free flood alerts for your home or business on the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
Latest flooding updates on SEPA's live flood updates page
The Belhelvie Parish Resilience Group organises support in our area (Blackdog, Potterton, Belhelvie, Whitecairns and Balmedie) in the event of a major incident such as a mass power outage affecting our villages.
The group co-ordinates the support available through local hubs and facilities, or example the Potterton Community Centre and Balmedie Leisure Centre. These locations can provide spaces with heat and warmth, back up power supplies, charging points for your phone and other devices, hot food and shower facilities.
Resilience group phone numbers:
07886 250738
07425 412876
More information can be found on the group's Facebook page
If you need to get in touch with us at the Community Council please email, call or Facebook message us. Please visit our get in touch page for our contact details.
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