Storm Babet: Aberdeenshire Council sandbags stocks are depleted

Aberdeenshire Councik as of 10.50am is advising residents who may be affected by Storm Babet not to look for sandbags at local depots.

In a statement a council spokesperson said: "Please do not attend any of our Roads depots or other facilities for sandbags as our stocks are now depleted and won’t be replenished - our crews are now focused on providing direct support within our communities.

"We’ve closed the C36 Bridge of Feugh and footbridge and the A92 Lower North Water Bridge until further notice so do not attempt to access.

"Further road and bridges closures will be highlighted on our online mapbut these will only show what we know at that point in time – there will undoubtedly be other closures across the network.

"Please stay away from all riversides during the coming days as there is a real risk to public safety because of flooding and strong flow.

"Also be aware of the danger of high breaking waves and surging waves bringing dangerous debris along our coastline and stay away from these areas.

"All schools and other ECS buildings will be closed today and Friday, except where required as rest centres or to provide catering support. As a result, lets bookings and out of school clubs have been cancelled.

"Ellon household recycling centre is closed today due to high winds. There will likely be further closures during the day. Household waste collections are continuing but may be impacted as the weather worsens."

In Ellon the Community Resilience Group have opened the blue sandbag container at Provost Davidson Drive , Mieklemill and Morrisons car park .

Newburgh blue sandbag container is located behind the Newburgh Inn and will be opened up at 4pm today by one of the team.

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