During severe weather, we want to help residents and visitors stay safe and stay informed.
This page explains:
- how to prepare for severe weather
- where to find the latest service updates
- how to get help in an emergency
There are several ways to get the latest information about council services and disruptions.
Council service updates
Check our Closures and Disruptions page for information about:
- school closures
- building and facility closures
- bin collection disruptions
- repair service changes
- other council service disruptions
School closure notifications
Schools use the Groupcall text and email service to notify parents and carers about closures.
To make sure you receive updates:
- keep your contact details up to date with your child's school
- check your mobile phone and email regularly during severe weather
Headteachers will make closure decisions as early as possible and will contact families once a decision has been made.
News and social media
During severe weather, we will share updates through our News Centre and Facebook page.
Follow Fife Council on Facebook to receive updates directly to your phone or computer.
Local radio
You can also get updates from local radio stations, including:
- Original 106 in Fife (95.2, 96.1, 96.6, 105.4 and 106.3)
- Forth 1 (97.3)
- Tay FM (96.4 and 102.8)
Emergency help
If you need urgent help, call:
03451 55 00 11 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
03451 55 00 99 Weekdays 6pm to 8am, weekends and public holidays
Power cuts
Call 105 to report:
- a power cut
- damage to electricity power lines
- damage to substations
This is the Scottish Power freephone number.
Further information
The Scottish Government has information and advice on its Ready Scotland website about getting ready for extreme weather at your home, on the roads, and in your community.
The Traffic Scotland website will keep you up to date with issues across the country and the Met Office has the latest weather information. To keep up to date with the latest train information go to Scotrail.
