The situation following Storm Arwen continues to be fast moving with all agencies working to restore services and help communities. 
 

Council support activity will continue through today with visits targeted to areas that haven’t been visited so far with help from Northumberland Fire and Rescue and Mountain Rescue teams. 
 

Power companies are still working to restore powers in parts of Northumberland, while communities continue to help each other in the face of unprecedented difficulties. 
 

The leader of the council has today praised all those working round the clock in Northumberland for their efforts so far. 
 

Councillor Glen Sanderson said: “This terrible incident has once again brought the very best out people in the county.
 

“Firstly, I’d like to thank our brilliant communities and armies of volunteers who’ve been looking after each other, whether setting up community hubs, knocking on doors to carry out welfare checks or delivering much needed supplies of food and water. 
 

“We’ve had so many agencies supporting us over the past few days and I also want to pay tribute to our own staff and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service who have worked across the range of services during the crisis. 
 

“Whether working a chainsaw, gritting our roads, arranging meals, answering our calls or supporting our most vulnerable residents I can’t thank our staff enough. 
 

“Things aren’t over yet but there’s so many people doing great work throughout the county. My thanks to each and everyone.”