Calls to emergency services over fallen trees prompt fresh Storm Arwen appeal to public
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THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued an appeal to the public after a spate of calls over fallen trees in the wake of high winds associated with Storm Arwen.
A spokesperson said: “Our operations control rooms across the country are receiving a higher number of calls than usual this evening, Friday, November 26 due to the severe weather as a result of Storm Arwen.
“We ask the public for their co-operation at this time and remind them that all non-emergency calls relating to trees and other road debris should be made to the local authority for the area.”
Meanwhile, Forestry and Land Scotland is urging members of the public to avoid sites that it manages in the east of the country – particularly coastal sites – many of which have been impacted by high winds.
A spokesperson said: “The high winds – that in some coastal areas hit 100mph – have blown down a number of trees at many of our sites.
“Windblown trees can block or damage paths. They can also, in some instances be caught up on standing trees but be highly unstable.
“We recommend that people avoid visiting our coastal sites until we have been able to make safety assessments over the coming days.
“This may lead to some temporary closures to allow us to deal with dangerous trees and we would urge everyone to observe and obey any site signage.”
There have been a number of reports of fallen trees in Ross-shire via social media.
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