Shetland residents have landlines reconnected after power cut left thousands stranded
Thousands of Scots currently going through an outage in Shetland have had their landlines reconnected.
While main roads are now deemed as passible after being dug out from the snow, officers from Police Scotland have urged residents to remain at home if surrounding routes, such as backroads and side roads, are dangerous. It comes as sub-zero conditions are forecast to continue over the next 24 hours, with frequent rain, sleet, hail and snow showers.
Council Leader Emma Macdonald said: “This is a tremendously difficult time for many people whose homes will be cold and food and other supplies may be running low. I’d urge anyone with urgent health or care needs to get in touch and our staff will respond to any request for help as best we can. Chief Inspector Stuart Clemenson said: “Thanks to incredible efforts from Shetland Islands Council gritting teams, main roads are now passable however the vast majority of side roads are still unpassable and not safe to travel on. If you think that the routes surrounding your home will still be dangerous, then please stay at home and find ways to keep warm, linking in with friends, family or neighbours to check that everyone is OK.
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