Today, we had the “perfect storm”. Flooding. Trees down. A9 blocked. Advice not to travel.
CHAT said on Facebook:-
“Storm Gerrit today. Roads blocked by trees and air ambulance stuck.
NHS HighlandHumza YousafMaree Todd MSP
Do you think this is a safer maternity model ? Labouring mums having no choice but to travel on these roads to get to Raigmore and face the many dangers of their 100 mile journey”.
Councillor Matthew Reiss said:-
Matthew Reiss Independent Councillor for Thurso and Northwest Caithness
“There is a solution and our Orcadian friends have it- a Consultant led maternity service. I believe over 80% of Island mum’s give birth locally. Caithness matters.
I will shortly be asking BEAR again about routine tree maintenance along the A9. I asked earlier this month and received a complacent answer although some work is scheduled for January apparently”.
North Highland womens Wellness Hub said:-
North Highland Women’s Wellness Hub
“Once again the road from Raigmore to Caithness has had;
Extreme flooding
Gusts of up to 70mph
Accidents/Cars in ditches
Air ambulance stuck in the mud
Trees fallen & roads blocked
Black ice this morning
We need services closer to home. It’s going to lead to an unavoidable death”.
These are the facts. It is that simple………………………..
Caithness Health Action Team 