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PLANNING FOR EMERGENCIES

Making communities resilient

Storm Frank in 2015, Storm Arwen in 2021 and Storms Malik and Corrie in 2022 demonstrated how our communities need to be ready to cope with future emergencies, whether they are storms, floods, drought or other events.

 

Mid Deeside Community Council has worked with Aberdeenshire Council and other local organisations, businesses and individuals to put in place a resilience plan for the communities of Aboyne, Kincardine O'Neil, Dinnet and Glen Tanar and the surrounding rural catchment.

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Scroll down for details of what residents and visitors should do in the event of an emergency event affecting the whole or part of the Mid Deeside area.

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Click on the 'Contact the MDCC resilience team' button below or email resiliencemdcc@gmail.com:

  • to be added to our list of volunteers who may be able to help during an emergency event;

  • to offer resources to help the community prepare for an emergency;

  • if you will need additional help during an emergency event; or

  • if you have any questions about our resilience effort.

Aberdeenshire Community Resilience Strategy

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Information on engagement, consultation and development of the Aberdeenshire Community Resilience Strategy can be found here. It a handy reference library for documents and guidance that might be helpful when considering individual, household, family and community resilience. The information on the site will be added to on a frequent basis and contains some helpful information. Please keep checking back for updates.

EMERGENCY EVENTS

What to do and how to prepare

What residents and visitors should do to prepare for and in the event of an emergency event affecting the whole or part of the Mid Deeside area. 

Aberdeenshire Council Advice Leaflet
"Are you ready for winter?"

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Aberdeenshire council has also produced an advice leaflet with basic steps to prepare for winter - see here.

Packing a Bag

HOW TO PREPARE FOR EMERGENCY EVENTS

Holding hands

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY EVENT

Using a Touch Phone

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES
A guide for residents
MDCC Resilience Handbook for residents
  • Be Prepared

  • If a major emergency happens, it may be some time before help arrives. It’s very important that you and your family get together to prepare before any emergency arises.

  • Read the guide in advance and keep a printed copy safe in case you need to use it.

  • If you have guests, or if you are renting out your property or have tenants, ensure they know what to do and where to go.

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

All Emergency Services

999

NHS 24

111

Scottish Water

0845 601 8855

Police Non-Emergency

101

SSE Networks (Emergencies & Power Cuts)       

105

Aberdeenshire Council

0345 608 1408

SEPA Flood line

0845 988 1188

CONTACT THE MDCC RESILIENCE TEAM

To get in touch with the MDCC resilience team, please complete this feedback form or email resiliencemdcc@gmail.com.

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Thank you for getting in touch!

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