Page last updated 09:20hrs Wednesday 4 April 2012

Winter Watch

During periods of adverse weather Winter Watch updates will also be posted the council's Twitter and Facebook pages.

Weather Information

Details on any council and trunk road closures can be found at Traffic Scotland. Up-to-date weather information and forecasts is available from the Met Office site.

See information about gritting routes in Angus.

To report damaged buildings - contact ACCESSLine 08452 777 778

Roads

If you are out and about during adverse weather please bear in mind that the council cannot clear all routes at all times, so please take account of weather conditions and drive appropriately. Drivers are reminded that even treated roads may be prone to icing during periods of cold weather, as salt is less effective when there is intermittent rainfall or when temperatures fall below -5°C.

Up-to-date roads information is available from Traffic Scotland.

When driving in adverse weather motorists are reminded that:

road conditions vary with the weather and can change just as quickly
it is not possible to keep roads free of snow and ice at all times
even when roads have been salted it takes some time for salt to become effective
rain and sleet can wash salt from the road leaving it prone to icing again
in extremely cold weather salt will not prevent ice from forming

In adverse weather you may prefer to use public transport or to car share to reduce the number of vehicles on the road - check out www.angusliftshare.com for more information.

See information about gritting routes in Angus.

Schools and School Transport

Schools in Angus are closed for the Easter holidays.

Real time updates of any school closures and disruption to school transport are published on this website and automatically relayed to our Facebook and Twitter pages.

View details of school closures
Any disruption to school transport will be posted on the Angus School Transport Information page.

Angus Council Services/Premises affected by the Weather

No reports of service disruption.

Grit Bins

There are around 600 grit bins provided across Angus. If your grit bin needs to be topped up please call ACCESSLine on 08452 777 778 and this will be done when resources become available. This grit/salt mixture should only be used on public pavements and roads, not on driveways or paths.

Good Neighbours

If you have an older or less mobile relative, friend or neighbour please keep in contact with them in periods of severe weather to ensure they are all right. They may appreciate some help with shopping etc during any spells of severe winter weather, so let them know you are willing to help. Family and friends are urged to keep in touch with elderly people to ensure their wellbeing.

Advice from Age Concern

You may be entitled to additional financial benefits during spells of particularly cold weather.

If you're on a low income, Cold Weather Payments may be available to help you for each week of very cold weather in your area
If you are aged 60 or over you may get Winter Fuel Payments to help pay for keeping warm in winter. This can be between £125 and £400 depending on your situation.

In the Home

Ensure everything practical is done to make your home warm and draftproof.

Advice on how to prevent burst pipes from Scottish Water
Advice on how to Keep Warm, Keep Well
Advice for Angus Council tenants (240 KB PDF)
Advice on how to protect your home and business from flooding is available from SEPA (Scottish Environmental Protection Agency)
Angus Reputable Trader Scheme aims to establish the highest standards of commercial behaviour by businesses in Angus. It recognises those who trade fairly and offers a list of traders in Angus who have been audited by the Trading Standards Service. For details of audited traders in Angus - www.angus.gov.uk/traderscheme

Health Advice

Advice is available from the NHS 24 website or by calling 08454 24 24 24.

Emergency and Partner Agencies

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