Police have been forced to prioritise emergency calls from the public as the Beast from the East takes a toll on Scotland.
As treacherous weather conditions continue to batter the country, Police are forced to limit their response to emergency calls.
We are prioritising emergency calls from the public. If you need info re Met Office RED warning, Pls do not call 101 for advice but follow police and partners guidance on @metoffice on the impact of the weather warnings. Our phonelines are busy with priority calls.
— PolScotControlRooms (@polscotcontrol) March 1, 2018
Police have urged the public to not call 101 for advice but to stay updated from news websites and police guidance on social media.
Police prioritise emergency calls due to weather conditions
