Using local volunteers, local resources and local knowledge to provide additional assistance during times of community need.
Millport, Scotland
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The Resilience Team have been out delivering hot meals, flasks of hot water & hot water bottles. The Forum have also been supporting their members.
We have had assistance from the Coastguard & will be out again tomorrow checking up that folks are ok until their power is restored
Volunteers from the local community resilience team will be out shortly delivering hot flasks and food to the most vulnerable and elderly on the island. Contact has been made with them throughout the day to ensure that they are as comfortable as possible during the power outage.
LAR CUM Ferry 20th Jan Please be advised due to increasing wind speeds, This service is being operated on a sailing by sailings basis. Passengers are advised to travel as early as possible due to the heightened possibility of disruption. 20/01/2024 @ 16:09
Cumbrae Community Resilience Team retweeted
Do you know what to do in the event of a power outage?
🔹 Switch off all electrical appliances that shouldn’t be left unattended, in case the power comes back on
🔹 Leave a light on so you know when the power outage has been resolved
🔹 Wrap up warm
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ALT Guidance on coping with a power outage.
Cumbrae Community Resilience Team retweeted
For information on GP and pharmacy opening hours in North Ayrshire over the New Year period, as well as advice on who to turn to if you need support, visit nhsaaa.net/community-pharmac…
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TRAINS OFF: Largs line latest largsandmillportnews.com/new…
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Understanding the priorities of Ayrshire's community is fundamental to how we respond to the needs of the public.
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Many thanks to the team volunteers, community members and the local emergency services who came together to assist with sandbagging due to flooding in various areas of the town. Well done to all & to Lesley at The Newton for preparing food at very short notice for volunteers.
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Follow the Water Safety Code to keep yourself and others safe in and around water #drowningprevention
Enjoy the water this Summer, but keep yourself and others safe by knowing how to #EnjoyWaterSafely
#DrowningPreventionWeek
Cumbrae Community Resilience Team retweeted
As the warm weather is predicted to continue, be aware that the water in Scotland will remain cold enough to induce cold water shock which can effect even the strongest of swimmers. Stay safe by learning the Water Safety Code #drowningprevention
A wee reminder that a new Emergency Alert mobile phone warning service is being tested across the UK on Sunday, 23rd April at 3:00 pm.
You can help by sharing information about the test with friends and family who may not be aware.
Find out more: gov.uk/alerts
A new Emergency Alert mobile phone warning service is being trialled in Scotland from today by the Scottish Government.
The UK-wide system will use new mobile technology to save lives during emergencies.
Find out more: gov.uk/alerts
More: ow.ly/VNpS50Nm07n
LAR CUM 23Jan Replacement vessel MV Isle of Cumbrae will take up service with a 1045 sailing from Largs and an 1100 sailing from Cumbrae.