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Gas, Electricity and Water Amenities

The Council does not keep a list of plumber, electricians or gas engineers.

However the yellow pages online is a good place to start:

Gas Engineers and Suppliers, Electricians, Plumbers and Scottish Water maintain the water flow to your house

Emergency Services

To contact the emergency services dial 999 or follow the link below to the 'Preparing for Emergencies' website where you will find useful contact numbers for all emergency services: http://www.pfe.gov.uk

What to do in severe weather

Make sure you know what to do when severe weather is forecast.  The first and most vital is check local and national weather forecasts

Floodline

You can contact Floodline (for information on flood warnings in your area) by calling 0845 988 1188.

For advice during periods of the following, visit the website given below:

  • Severe gales
  • Heavy rain
  • Heavy snow and icy roads
  • Thunderstorms and lightning
  • Heat and sun
  • Dense fog

Met office website - http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

Quick links for 'Life in the Borders' section:

Guided Walks - If you are interested in walking visit the outdoor diary.

Marriage? Civil Partnership? Naming ceremony? Vow/commitment renewal? Our online guide will take you through all that you need to know to plan your special day.

Commercial and Industrial land and property lists are now available.

Council Tax and Benefits

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