Ready Scotland

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[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

Planning ahead can reduce the impact of flooding. You can:

- make an emergency plan for your home
- prepare an emergency kit with essentials you may need
- save important phone numbers somewhere easy to find
- join a local flood group

Stay prepared: https://t.co/QEQBDQBESd

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGORR) has been activated in response to an amber warning for wind.

We are working with resilience partners and emergency services to mitigate the impacts.

https://t.co/5USXua92l0

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

An amber weather warning for wind is in place for most of Scotland from 9pm tomorrow to 9pm on Sunday.

Strong winds are expected to cause disruption in these areas.

Keep up-to-date with the forecast and visit https://t.co/Ds0taXvjXS for advice.

[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

Strong winds are forecast. Keep your home protected.

Secure loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything that could cause danger.

Find out more at https://t.co/gW4lH7HIVQ

[Met Office @metoffice]

An Amber warning for strong wind has been issued for much of Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland and northern England for Storm Boelo as Storm Austen moves through.

Find out more in our latest press release: https://t.co/gnPIs5dMDk

[Met Office @metoffice]

⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️

Strong winds across Scotland and the far north of England and parts of Northern Ireland

Saturday 2100 - Sunday 2100

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/TfU9Ok8qZD

Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

[SEPAFlood @SEPAFlood]

From Friday, a period of extended wet and windy weather will bring disruption to large parts of Scotland across the weekend as two named storms, Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, sweep their way across the UK.

On Friday, possible flooding impacts are expected with particular concern around Fife, Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders. On Saturday, the concern extends around Western and coastal areas. Impacts could include the flooding of roads, properties and disruption to transport and infrastructure.

For up to date information, please check our flooding page: https://t.co/9RTM4uEBw6 and check before you travel.

[Met Office @metoffice]

Storm Boelo will impact Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England over the weekend.

Warnings have also been updated for Storm Austen which impacts the south of England and Wales tonight and on Friday.

All details in our news release👇

https://t.co/By3yw0E41u

[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

During flooding, 6 inches of fast-flowing water can be powerful enough to knock over an adult.

Stay safe by avoiding walking or driving through flood water.

Be prepared for flooding: https://t.co/QEQBDQBESd

[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

To make sure your home is prepared for flooding, you can:

- check your insurance covers flood damage
- consider using flood protection products, such as alarms and door barriers

https://t.co/QEQBDQBESd

[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

An emergency plan will help you and your household stay safe in an emergency.

You can view and fill in our example plan with information you’ll need: https://t.co/PDkeCJ4fHA

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

We are urging people to take extreme caution during a very high wildfire warning for parts of Scotland.

To prevent wildfires:
• do not use naked flames or light outdoor fires, BBQs or fire bowls
• take all litter home with you including glass and extinguished cigarette ends

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

Wildfires are dangerous and spread fast.

To help prevent wildfires:

• do not light outdoor fires, BBQs or fire bowls
• do not use naked flames, which can spread to nearby grass or shrubs and fuel wildfires
• take all litter home with you

More advice: https://t.co/rdHqxuIsKT

[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

If you're going out during hot weather, remember to apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and reapply regularly.

More tips on staying safe in the sun this summer: https://t.co/n7uvLWboHT

[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

If it's safe, opening your windows when the air feels cooler outside (like at night) can help keep your home cool during the hot summer months.

Find more advice on preparing for hot weather at https://t.co/n7uvLWboHT.

[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

Stay safe outside this summer.

If you can, try to plan exercise and outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day.

Find out how to stay safe this summer at https://t.co/n7uvLWboHT

[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

Your home can overheat during warmer weather.

Closing blinds and curtains if windows get direct sunlight during the day can help.

Ready Scotland has more tips on how to stay safe and cool this summer at https://t.co/n7uvLWboHT

[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

Saving water helps everyone.

Find out how making small changes can make a big difference to the amount of water you use.

https://t.co/fehse2jn4r

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Glenmore to see the efforts in tackling the wildfire in Cairngorms National Park.

He also thanked those who have tackled the fire and urges the public to help prevent wildfires in Scotland’s countryside.

For more: https://t.co/PJLtRoDR0O

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

We can all play a part in preventing dangerous wildfires.

To help prevent wildfires:
• do not light fires, BBQs or fire bowls
• do not use naked flames
• take all litter home with you including extinguished cigarette ends and glass

Read more at https://t.co/rdHqxuIsKT