THE Government has chaired an emergency resilience meeting as the northeast of Scotland prepares to be battered by Storm Babet.
People living in parts of Angus and south Aberdeenshire between Perth and Stonehaven, west of Pitlochry, are being advised to stay at home as the region is under a rare red alert weather warning on Thursday and Friday.
“The strong message is that if you are in the parts of Angus and south Aberdeenshire affected – please stay at home and do not travel. “Regional resilience partnerships have been activated and the Scottish Government is working very closely with them and with all partner agencies to ensure that all possible preparations are made and that everyone has full and immediate access to the most up-to-date information.
He said: “Our advice is to avoid any form of travel in those areas covered by the red weather warning.“In those areas covered by amber warnings for rain and wind, we would urge drivers, particularly those of high-sided vehicles, to consider if their journeys are essential or if they could be delayed until conditions improve.
“However, it is important to note that not all areas that could be affected have flood warning schemes, so please do take a flood alert in your area as advance notice that you could be affected.
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