Emergencies, safety and crime

Keeping roads safe in winterOur gritting route maps and priorities as well as advice for drivers
Water safetyRead our water safety policy to get guidance on staying safe in and around water
Community winter resilienceCommunities can access resources to help them keep their community safe in winter
Antisocial behaviourFind out what antisocial behaviour is and how to report it
Power cutsHow to prepare for a power cut and who to report power outages to
FloodingProperty owner responsibilities and how to be prepared for flooding
Covert surveillanceRead about your rights under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act
Fire safetyRead our policy and guidance on fire safety
Who to contact in an emergencyFind the emergency contact you are looking for

Latest News

Road Closures - Nairn High Street - Gordon Street and The Brae
Update issued 2 June 2026 at 16:20
Date: 2 June 2026
Get Set September
For the month of September, Highland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils are partnering for the Get Set September campaign.
Date: 2 September 2025
Are you ready for winter in Sutherland?
The plan for winter service on prioritised roads and paths in the Sutherland area has been agreed by local councillors.
Date: 2 September 2025

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Emergency Planning Team

We are available 8am to 4pm on weekdays

Address: Chief Executive’s Office
Highland Council HQ
Glenurquhart Road
INVERNESS
IV3 5NX

Telephone: 0800 838009

Email: epu@highland.gov.uk

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