Stirling's Storm Eowyn heroes praised as clean-up continues

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The tireless efforts of emergency teams who worked through Storm Eowyn as it battered Stirling – closing 100 roads, wrecking schools and leaving homes powerless – have been hailed by officials as the area recovers from the damage.Storm Eowyn swept across the country on Friday, hitting the region with winds of up to 100mph, leaving thousands of people without power and closing three schools due to “significant damage” to the roofs.The region’s politicians and Stirling Council have heaped praised on the workers and council teams who worked through the night and across the following days to restore power, attend to affected homes and clear roads from fallen trees and other dangerous debris.Officials say they will continue to keep residents updated as an extensive clean-up continues this week in the wake of the rare red weather warning.Chris Kane, MP for Stirling and Strathallan, praised their efforts as “remarkable” while MSP Evelyn Tweed picked out the “strength and resilience” of the community during the storm.Stirling Council said teams worked around the clock tirelessly to maintain services and provide support to the most vulnerable in the community as people were advised to stay home.Chris Kane MP said: “Many, many thanks to the emergency responders out in the full force of Storm Eowyn, and to everybody involved in the subsequent and ongoing clean up and repair mission.“Your commitment is remarkable, and we all appreciate everything you have done and continue to do.”Stirling MSP Evelyn Tweed added: “Once again the strength and solidarity displayed by our community during a very challenging time has been inspiring.“I want to thank each and every individual who has contributed to the recovery efforts.“From emergency