Ready Scotland

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Ready Scotland’s aim is to help make Scotland more resilient to emergencies — with practical advice to prepare, stay safe, and support our communities when disruption strikes. Visit ready.scot to learn more.

🔥 Wildfire Warning for North and North-East Scotland 🔥 Very high risk of wildfire in these areas for 20-21 March. Even the smallest spark can become a wildfire. Help protect our landscapes, wildlife, and rural communities. Share to help spread the word. #NoHarmlessFires

Ready Scotland’s aim is to make Scotland more resilient to emergencies. We know that disruptions can happen at any time and we’re here to help. Find advice on preparing your home, your family, and your business for the unexpected at ready.scot.

Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. But we can all take steps to make sure our households are prepared. Download our home emergency plan template and emergency kit checklist to get started: ready.scot/prepare/emerge….

Ready Scotland’s aim is to make Scotland more resilient to emergencies. We know that disruptions can happen at any time and we’re here to help. Find advice on preparing your home, your family, and your business for the unexpected at ready.scot.

Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. ⚠️ But we can all take steps to make sure our households are prepared. Download our home emergency plan template and emergency kit checklist to get started. ready.scot/prepare/emerge….

Is your home prepared for winter? Ready Scotland has guidance on staying safe at home if severe weather causes a loss of power or other utilities. Learn more at ready.scot.

⚠️ Yellow weather warnings issued ⚠️ Snow & ice across Scotland: 1600 Thursday – 1200 Friday Snow & ice across northern England: 1900 Thursday - 1200 Friday Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

Scotland is no stranger to bad weather, and we know it can be worse in winter. ready.scot has advice on preparing for snow and ice, rain and flooding, and storms.

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Rain across parts of eastern Scotland Today 1800 – Thursday 1200 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

Flooding is a regular occurrence in Scotland. Ready Scotland has tips on staying safe before, during, and after flooding. ready.scot/respond/severe…

Take care if you are travelling in heavy rain, even moderate rain can reduce your ability to see and be seen. Please don't walk or drive through flood water. Take a look at some of our tips and advice to stay #WeatherReady bit.ly/3iEb7kd

Is flooding forecast in your area? ready.scot has tips on how to prepare your home for flooding. You can check your flood risk and sign up to receive live flooding updates at sepa.org.uk/flooding

An amber warning for rain has been issued for parts of Angus, Perth and Kinross and Aberdeenshire until 6pm tonight. Heavy rain is likely to cause flooding and disruption in these areas. A yellow rain warning is also in place across parts of Scotland until 11.59pm on Friday.

Scottish Flood Forecast - 2026-01-22 Today's 3-day Scottish Flood Forecast is now available on our website. Find out if flooding is forecast in your area, what impacts it may have, and what actions you can take in advance. scottishfloodforecast.sepa.org.uk/public?d=2026-…

🌧️ Heavy rain to bring disruption to parts of eastern Scotland 🟠 Amber @metoffice warning from midnight until 6pm Thursday ⚠️ #PlanAhead and drive to the conditions 🚓 Follow @PoliceScotland advice 🛣️ Check routes with @trafficscotland Read more ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news

⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Heavy rain across eastern Scotland Thursday 0000 – 1800 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

Take care when travelling in heavy rain, even moderate rain can reduce your ability to see and be seen. Please don't walk or drive through flood water. Take a look at some of our tips and advice to stay #WeatherReady bit.ly/3FcOx9V

Do you know what to do if your pipes freeze in cold weather? Or if the power goes out? Make sure your home is ready for it by visiting ready.scot.