Yellow Weather Warning: Storm Bert

You will be aware of the snowfall and drop in temperatures. Albyn offices remain closed to the public without appointment our staff are available 0300 323 0990.

Snow, ice and high winds are likely to result in difficult travelling conditions. During this inclement weather, to ensure the safety of our staff and contractors, visits may need to be rescheduled. You will be contacted if this impacts you.

What should I expect?

  • There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
  • A small chance that untreated pavements and cycle paths become impassable
  • There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off
  • A small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
  • There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel

Albyn’s focus will be to support tenants by making telephone calls to those in our most vulnerable categories. We have pulled together some helpful information to assist you:

Albyn funds: Albyn have a number of different funds which we have put in place in order to support our tenants who require a little extra help. This extreme weather may impact your household costs, please get in touch if you would like to learn more about how these funds can help. They are there to be used so please speak with your housing officer, or ring our main office numbers (above) and ask for more information.

Repairs – While contractors may have more difficulty travelling during bad weather, you can still report repairs by calling 0300 323 0990 and selecting option 1 when prompted.

Preventing Burst Pipes – When the temperature is below freezing your pipes are at higher risk of freezing which can lead to burst pipes and flooding – we’ve put together some tips to help you avoid this – Preventing Burst Pipes

Ready.Scot have put together some advice on what to do in extreme weather: Protect your home against snow and ice (ready.scot)

Highland Council key information pages:
www.highland.gov.uk/contactus
https://www.highland.gov.uk/readyforwinter
www.highland.gov.uk/gritting
www.highland.gov.uk/recycle
www.highland.gov.uk/schoolclosures

Expected temperatures – See the Met Office forecast for your area.