WIEPCG

Western Isles Emergency Planning & Co-ordinating Group. Multiagency resilience partnership for the Outer Hebrides.

[WIEPCG @WIEPCG1]

Latest update on #COVID19 Western Isles. Vaccination clinic on Barra this Sunday spaces available👇👇👇👇👇

[NHS Western Isles @NHSWI]

26/2/21: Latest update from NHSWI Chief Exec Gordon Jamieson. 1 new case of #COVID19 on Lewis, a household contact of an existing case. Vaccination: There are still spaces on the Barra clinic on Sunday for those 60+, those shielding & unpaid carers - call 01851707525 to book

[NHS Western Isles @NHSWI]

23/2/21: Latest update from NHSWI Chief Exec Gordon Jamieson. 2 new cases of #COVID19 on Lewis, 1 household context of an existing case and 1 individual, not a permanent resident. Vaccination continues & we are currently making contingency plans to ensure our vaccine delivery

[NHS Western Isles @NHSWI]

22/2/21: Latest update from NHSWI Chief Exec Gordon Jamieson. 4 new cases of #COVID19 on Lewis, linked to the current outbreak: household contacts of existing cases. We urge everyone to continue to follow the precautions as we progress through the vaccination programme #FACTS

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

PCs MacPherson & Fraser witnessed a speeding vehicle that crashed into the side of a cottage causing a fire. They rescued a man trapped inside & forced entry to the burning cottage rescuing a 61 y/o woman.
#PolScotAwards

[NHS Western Isles @NHSWI]

21/2/21: Latest update from NHSWI Chief Exec Gordon Jamieson. 1 new case of #COVID19 on Lewis, a household contact of an existing case. We must continue with precautions to keep numbers low. Today is World Mental Health Nurses Day and I would thank our MH Nurses #MHNursesDay

[WIEPCG @WIEPCG1]

Latest update from NHS WI CEO with additional information provided about risks of transmission & advice about face masks 👇👇👇👇👇👇#keepeachothersafe

[NHS Western Isles @NHSWI]

18/2/21: Latest update from NHSWI Chief Exec Gordon Jamieson. 2 new cases of #COVID19 on Lewis, both household contacts of existing cases. We are now clear that cases on Lewis are linked. We would remind everyone of the importance of wearing masks correctly- covering nose & mouth

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - DoSàbhailteachd @DoSabhailteachd]

Faodaidh daoine a tha nas sine na 50, a tha a ’smocadh agus cuideachd a’ fuireach leotha fhèin, le duilgheadasan gluasaid no a ’cleachdadh ocsaidean meidigeach a bhith ann am barrachd cunnart teine.
#CUIRFIOS
Glèidh turas sàbhailteachd teine teine an-asgaidh.
0800 0731 999

[NHS Western Isles @NHSWI]

16/2/21: Latest update from NHSWI Chief Exec Gordon Jamieson. 2 new cases of #COVID19 in Lewis, 1 linked to the Stornoway outbreak and the other linked to the Lewis cluster. We have now exceeded 10,000 1st #vaccinations in the Western Isles. Please continue to follow precautions

[WIEPCG @WIEPCG1]

Latest C19 update from NHS WI CEO including other potential symptoms to be aware of 👇👇👇

[NHS Western Isles @NHSWI]

15/2/21: Latest update from NHSWI Chief Exec Gordon Jamieson. 2 new cases of #COVID19 on Lewis, 1 linked to the Stornoway outbreak & 1 linked to the Lewis cluster. We would urge everyone to be vigilant for symptoms, including sore bones, unexplained fatigue or headache

[WIEPCG @WIEPCG1]

Latest update on COVID cases & progress with vaccination programme from our amazing NHS & partners @NHSWI @Scotambservice @HMCoastguard @CWhittingtonRN
#staysafe #rememberFACTS

[NHS Western Isles @NHSWI]

13/2/21: Latest update from NHSWI Chief Exec Gordon Jamieson. 5 cases of #COVID19 on Lewis, all linked to the Stornoway outbreak. There have been 2 recent emergency airlifts to the mainland. We have now exceeded 9,500 1st vaccinations but everyone must continue with precautions

[WIEPCG @WIEPCG1]

So true & well said #oneteam #inittogether #islandcommunitiea @weloveSY The support & generosity of local communities continues to inspire & motive the work of all our emergency services & partners throughout Outer Hebrides @fire_scot @NHSWI @WesternIslesOEM @OHCPP @IslesTsi

[Stornoway Gazette @Sygazette]

Well done to all involved. Effective community working at its very best 👏🏼👏🏼

[WIEPCG @WIEPCG1]

Ongoing fire Incident Leubost Isle of Lewis. Update from SFRS 👇👇👇 @IainMMacleod1 @WesternIslesOEM @WIslesPolice @weloveSY @HebridesNews

[SFRS Head of Enforcement & Fire Engineering @GMGHammond1]

Crews are in attendance at Muir fire south shore of Loch Leurbost, Lewis The fire is under control & SFRS will remain on scene as parts are inaccessible. Local residents advised to keep windows & doors shut if in path of smoke plume Driving in the area exercise caution @WIEPCG1

[WIEPCG @WIEPCG1]

Crews are in attendance at Muir fire south shore of Loch Leurbost, Lewis The fire is under control & SFRS will remain on scene as parts are inaccessible. Local residents advised to keep windows & doors shut if in path of smoke plume Driving in the area exercise caution @WIEPCG1

[NHS Western Isles @NHSWI]

12/2/21: Latest update from NHSWI Chief Exec Gordon Jamieson. 1 new community based case of #COVID19 on Lewis, linked to the Stornoway outbreak. We had another successful day vaccinating in Barra & Stornoway. There are spaces still available in Sty on Sunday for those eligible.

[Iain M Macleod @IainMMacleod1]

@WIEPCG1 @weloveSY @GMGHammond1 @fire_scot This article published by @weloveSY captures in text and pictures the challenges faced by Fire Crews in the Outer Hebrides over the last few days (9 large wildfires yesterday alone). It includes links to, and guidance from, the Muirburn Code. Careless burning can be catastrophic.

[WIEPCG @WIEPCG1]

Praise for our SFRS fire crews across the Western Isles @GMGHammond1 @weloveSY @fire_scot @IainMMacleod1
👇👇👇👇👇👇
https://t.co/nR1cOsFsLr

[WIEPCG @WIEPCG1]

🔥Public Safety Message from our partners Scottish Fire & Rescue Service🔥 @IainMMacleod1 @GMGHammond1 @ssencommunity @NHSWI @WIslesPolice @HMCGAC18 @MacaulayDonald 👇👇🔥👇🔥

[SFRS Head of Enforcement & Fire Engineering @GMGHammond1]

The extreme risk still remains & with dry conditions & higher winds today means fire can spread really fast & change direction Putting public, firefighters, property & utilities in danger. @HebridesNews @WesternIslesOEM @IslesWeather #muirburn Stop, think, dont do it! 👇👆👇👆

[NHS Western Isles @NHSWI]

11/2/21: Latest update from NHSWI Chief Exec Gordon Jamieson. 9 new cases of #COVID19: 2 associated with yesterday’s confirmed case on Lewis (Test & Protect is ongoing to determine the source of this cluster) & 7 associated with the Stornoway outbreak. #FACTS #stayathome

[WIEPCG @WIEPCG1]

SFRS wildfire lead Officer explaining how wildfire risks can be so high when other areas of the country are white with snow. Know & understand the risks #staysafekeepotherssafe 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 @GMGHammond1 @HebridesNews @WesternIslesOEM

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

A few eyebrows were raised yesterday after we issued a wildfire warning for Scotland's west coast and islands. Wildfires, in winter!?

🔊: Earlier, Area Commander Bruce Farquharson explained more on @BBCRadio4 - and why the winter 🔥 risk is very real.

https://t.co/jvmJKMTbpR

[WIEPCG @WIEPCG1]

Proof of what can be achieved by working together. Recognising the amazing efforts of our @NHSWI supported by partner agencies @GMGHammond1 @HMCGAC18 @WIslesPolice @MacaulayDonald and our the wider communities across the Isles. Well done & thank you to all 👇👇👇☝️👇

[Stornoway Gazette @Sygazette]

This week's front page applauds the huge community effort across the islands for NHSWI's vaccination programme.
https://t.co/YvMGaiqG5s
@NHSWI @GMGHammond1 @WIslesPolice @Scotambservice @CalMacFerries @cne_siar @HMCGAC18 @HMCoastguard @UistSeaTours @ThinkUHI @UHIPressOffice