Buchan community support team

16/04/2026

🛜The team are aware of an internet outage across Banchory, Torphins, Aboyne and more areas.

We have Starlink enabled vehicles available for deployment if required. 🤝

Internet access for messaging loved ones, online bills/banking/admin etc. 🛜

All our services are free!

If we can assist at all, give us a shout ❤️

04/04/2026

💨🌬️THE TEAM ARE MOVING TO STAND BY ‼️🚨

With the winds expected to peak at 70mph at around 3am in our area, the available members of the team have moved to ready and standing by status. 🫡

🪾- Clearing fallen trees.
🛜 - Starlink.
🔋- Power banks.
⚡️- Generators.
🛒- Supply runs.
🤝- Welfare checks.
🔒- Assistance securing dangerous debris.
❤️- Anything else you think we might be able to help with.

Please remember we are all volunteers and during busy periods we prioritise requests however we aim to help everyone we can.

Give us a message 📩 if you need us!.

01/04/2026

💨🌪️🚨MET OFFICE WARNING! ⚠️

This weekend will be a windy one! The Met office has issued a yellow warning and they may potentially upgrade it to Amber closer to the time.

Please be prepared! As it’s the holidays, traffic issues may be minimal however power cuts, travel delays, fallen trees and flying debris are still possible! ‼️
The team are ready and willing to help anyway possible!

We have-
battery banks 🔋
Generators ⚡️
Chainsaws 🪚
Welfare kits 🫂
Some of our vehicles are fitted with starlink 🛜
(This can be used to contact loved ones or do online activities such as banking etc)
We are happy to do welfare checks 🤝
Supply runs 🛒

And anything else you think we might be able to help with ❤️

Be safe folks 🫡

01/04/2026

🚨 BCST UPDATE 🚨

We’re pleased to announce the launch of a brand new unit…

☕ TSU – Tea Support Unit ☕

After recent call-outs, we’ve identified a critical gap in operations:
not enough tea.

The TSU will now support our team (and community where needed) with:
• Emergency tea deployment
• Biscuit distribution
• Morale boosting during long incidents

Early trials show a 100% improvement in team spirits 😄

Operating across Buchan & surrounding areas with immediate effect.

— BCST Managment

21/03/2026

💙 Supporting Our Emergency Services 💙

Yesterday, Buchan Community Support Team was out assisting Police Scotland with an ongoing incident.

Our volunteers provided support on the ground, working alongside officers to help where needed. As always, we are proud to stand alongside our emergency services and support our communities in any way we can.

We’ve attached a short drone video showing some of our team in action during the incident.

Due to the nature of the situation, we won’t be sharing further details, but we’d like to thank everyone involved for their professionalism and teamwork.

💙 If you require support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we’re here to help where we can.

12/03/2026

⚠️ Weather Warning – Aberdeen Area ⚠️

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for wind affecting the Aberdeen area.

Strong winds may lead to:
• Difficult driving conditions, particularly for high-sided vehicles
• Debris or fallen branches on roads
• Localised disruption to travel

Please take extra care if you’re out and about, secure any loose outdoor items, and check on vulnerable neighbours where possible.

Our volunteers will be monitoring the situation closely.

📞 If you require support and it is safe for us to attend, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us and we will assist where we can.

Stay safe everyone. 💙

Buchan Community Support Team offers incident support, roadside response, and community assistance for Aberdeenshire. We provide practical help during emergencies and adverse conditions.

25/01/2026

ℹ️ Status Update – Standing Down ℹ️

Buchan Community Support Team has now stood down following the recent storm.

We’d like to thank everyone for their cooperation, support and messages while we were on standby. Conditions are continuing to be monitored, but at this time no further response is required.

As always, please continue to take care, check on vulnerable neighbours, and stay weather aware. If conditions change and support is needed, we will respond accordingly.

Thank you for your continued support. 💙

22/01/2026

⚠️ Status Update – Moving to Standby ⚠️

Due to current conditions and forecasts, Buchan Community Support Team is now moving to standby.

Our volunteers are monitoring the situation and are ready to respond if required. Please continue to take care, stay informed, and check on vulnerable neighbours where possible.

If you require support and it’s safe for us to attend, please get in touch. 💙

20/01/2026

⚠️ Yellow Weather Warning – Heavy Rain ⚠️

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain covering Wednesday and Thursday.

There is potential for localised flooding, difficult travel conditions and waterlogged areas, particularly in low-lying locations.

Please take extra care, plan journeys where possible, and check on vulnerable neighbours. If you’re in a flood-prone area, consider moving valuables to higher ground and keeping drains clear.

As always, if you need support and it’s safe for us to do so, please get in touch. Stay safe.

14/01/2026

💙 New Additions to Our Website 💙

We’re excited to share two new features that are now live on the Buchan Community Support website!

📝 Incident Blog
We’ve added a blog where we’ll be sharing updates and stories from some of the incidents we attend. This gives you a chance to see what we do, how we work, and the real impact our team has across the community.

💙 Donations Now Available
After the incredible feedback and response from our communities, it’s clear that so many people want to support what we do. We’ve listened, and we’ve now added the ability to donate through our website.

You can now choose to donate whatever you wish — as a:

one-off payment

monthly contribution

yearly contribution

Every donation helps us reinvest into the group.

Your support truly helps us help the community. Thank you for being part of what we do. 💙

Buchan Community Support Team offers incident support, roadside response, and community assistance for Aberdeenshire. We provide practical help during emergencies and adverse conditions.