Shetland Islands Council are encouraging residents to continue to look out for the most vulnerable in their communities this weekend
With many areas of Shetland now restored to power and life beginning to feel a little more normal Shetland Islands Council are encouraging residents to continue to look out for the most vulnerable in their communities this weekend.
Many households across Shetland have now been reconnected, but some areas will be facing a further night in cold houses or without power, and many people may still be struggling to leave their homes due to icy tracks and drives. SSEN are continuing to work to reconnect the remaining properties, and have warned that some households may experience additional disconnections for short periods of time as work is undertaken to reconnect areas of the grid.
Shetland Islands Council are continuing to work with partners to check those known to be most vulnerable. Anyone who needs support with essential supplies or emergency assistance should continue to contact the Shetland Islands Council on 01595 744400 (office hours) or 01595 695611 (out of hours).
Gritting teams have been working tirelessly to clear routes all week. Main and side roads are now passable with care. Severe weather warnings have been issued for Saturday night into Sunday morning, and drivers are urged to continue to take care on the roads.