The Council is continuing to support residents and keep the county moving as it tackles the after effects of Storm Arwen. 
 

All major roads are open although a number of minor roads remain closed either due to fallen debris and trees or where utility companies are repairing power lines. 
 

Gritting teams worked through the night to keep roads clear while staff are out this morning ensuring major footpaths are cleared of ice and snow. The gritters will be heading out again later today. 
 

Overnight adult care staff were supporting a number of care homes in the county which had power issues, ensuring residents and staff were kept warm and comfortable. 
 

Many properties have suffered damage due to the high winds such as lost or loose slates or roof tiles or defective chimney stacks and might have debris lying on top of roofs, which could be dislodged or slip presenting risk to homeowners or the public. 
 

The Council is reminding everyone about personal safety and the need to exercise caution and for homeowners, whose property is damaged to contact their insurers and/or builders to try and remove the risk. 
 

There are still large numbers of properties without water and/or electricity and telephone communications across the county and Northern Power Grid and Northumbrian Water are working around the clock to reconnect supplies. Northumbrian Water are also making provision of temporary bottled water supplies in a number of areas.  
 

A focus today will be on Wooler, Rothbury and Allendale which are still suffering from a lack of power and water supplies. The Council is working alongside partners including Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service for any residents who may need extra support. 
 

Teams will be checking on vulnerable residents in the area and the Council is also encouraging people to check on their neighbours, particularly if elderly or in need of extra care, to check they are OK. 
 

The Council’s out of hours line is running on 0345 600 6400 although we must stress this is for emergencies/urgent issues and any routine matters should wait until next week.