Staying Informed

If an emergency is declared in all or part of the Tayside SCG area, it could affect you in a number of different ways. While the cause of the situation might be different, the most likely impacts on people include:

loss of electricity, telephone, water or gas;
short-term evacuation;
temporary isolation;
damage to your home, community buildings or workplace; and
injury, severe illness or death of members of your family or the wider community.

Police will likely give early advice and information in any emergency situation that has occurred or when an incident can be anticipated. Up to date information on the situation, including advice on what you should do and where to get further details will be broadcast on local radio and television channels, many of which also offer an internet news service. Ensure that you have a battery powered radio handy. During an emergency if contact information for the local authority or other public services that you use regularly changes, you will be told using the methods already mentioned.

Local TV and radio stations covering the Tayside SCG area are as follows. Information will be passed to them for public broadcasting.

Information will also be available on Facebook and Twitter, you can also comment and feedback on your experiences. Follow Tayside Police, NHS Tayside, Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth and Kinross Council on Facebook and Twitter.