THE SCOTTISH Borders is covered in a blanket of snow this morning.
Traffic Scotland is currently reporting that all trunk roads are clear but some snow is lying on roads in the Borders.
Police in the Scottish Borders say that drivers should plan ahead and ensure they have sufficient fuel, warm clothing, food, water and a charged mobile in case of any delays.
Morning! S here keeping an eye on the trunk roads for Friday.
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) March 10, 2023
Still Yellow Met Office Warnings in place for Snow & Ice. Generally all truck roads are clear and moving well. Some Snow is lying on routes in the Borders and the South.
Here's the #A1, #A7,#A68 at the minute... pic.twitter.com/QUJFYFi3RF
Forecasts suggest that the snow will return on Saturday afternoon and continue overnight into Sunday with the potential to cause disruption.
SP Energy Networks has issued safety advice to help customers keep safe in the event of any potential power cuts caused by forecast snow this week.
Guy Jefferson, Chief Operating Officer, SP Energy Networks said: “Forecast snow means that potential damage to our power lines is more likely and it’s important our customers are fully prepared, just in case.
“We have additional staff on hand and are ready to mobilise for any potential network impacts.
“If you experience a power cut, please report it to us as quickly as possible by calling the national emergency helpline on 105. The sooner we know about any power cuts, the quicker we can make sure power is restored to anyone impacted.”
Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place for large parts of Scotland.
— Scottish Borders Police (@BordersPolice) March 9, 2023
Drivers should plan ahead and ensure you have sufficient fuel, warm clothing, food, water and a charged mobile in case of any delays.
Follow the @metofficeUK for more information. pic.twitter.com/3Uot2Y89MW
SP Energy Networks’ top tips for being prepared in the event of a power outage are:
Have the national 105 emergency helpline on hand – it’s best to keep this on the fridge or saved in the contacts on your mobile phone. Report any power cuts immediately.
Store a battery or wind-up torch – leave this somewhere you can access easily so you can use the torch to check on the fuse box and make your way around the house safely.
Beware of fallen power lines – power lines may have fallen because of heavy snow so beware of this when venturing out of your home. Always treat them as live and report them right away by calling 105.
Keep your mobile charged – having your mobile phone charged means you can give us a call on the national 105 emergency helpline. It’s also worth having an analogue phone as this doesn’t run off the main electricity supply.
Keep the heat in – if your power does go out, your heating might not work so keep extra blankets nearby and close window shutters, blinds or curtains to help keep the heat in.
For more information on what to do in the event of a power emergency, visit spenergynetworks.co.uk.
You can also keep up to date with news and information about power cuts in our area on Twitter @SPEnergyNetwork.
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