2.10pm - Chip shop says thanks
The Wharfe fish and chip shop on Skipton Road, which took part in the food voucher scheme yesterday, has said thank you on Facebook to staff and customers after last night's mammoth turnout.
Hundreds of customers flocked to the shop, some of whom waited 90 minutes to be served due to the huge demand.
"We would love to say a massive thank you to its hard working staff today after yesterday's amazing effort.
"10 hours on their feet flat out all day but still serving with a smile and just wanting to help out in this time of need.
"Also a big thank you to the customers for being patient and understanding of the wait."
Remember, only Grill Time and the Nippy Chippy next to the Styan Community Centre emergency hub are participating in the free £10 food voucher today.
1.40pm - Gas supplies 'starting to be restored'
Northern Gas Networks has just tweeted to say it has started restoring gas. Let us know if yours is back yet. Email us at contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.
https://twitter.com/NGNgas/status/1449715766413115398
12.25pm - Hydro to remain closed all day
https://twitter.com/Harrogatebc/status/1449688490036416513
12.02pm - Emergency hub at Styan Community Centre busy
The Stray Ferret visited the Styan Community Centre about half an hour ago. Fan heaters are still being distributed and food is still available from the Co-Op.
There are also £10 food vouchers for two food vans next to the community centre: Grill Time and the Nippy Chippy.
Northern Gas Networks staff said they hope gas will return later today. You can watch our interview with Tim Harwood, programme manager director at the company,
here.
10.56am - Northern Gas Networks 'getting ready to start restoring supplies'
The company that distributes gas has just tweeted...
https://twitter.com/NGNgas/status/1449674908041109508
10.20am - Gas could return this morning — but residents need to act
In its first update today, Northern Gas Networks has said "engineers are preparing the network so they can start work to begin to restore supplies this morning".
But it adds those affected must complete the safety checks outlined last night.
Details of what you need to do, and the streets affected, are
here.
10.15am - Free showers at Rossett Sports Centre
Rossett Sports Centre on Pannal Ash Road is offering free hot showers to anyone affected by the gas leak.
No need to call in advance or book. Just turn up before it closes at 6pm today. The postcode is HG2 9JP. The number 6 bus stops outside.
10am - Food vouchers go down a storm
Last night's food vouchers appear to have been a big hit, judging by the queues. People waited outside in the cold for 90 minutes at The Wharf fish and chip shop on Skipton Lane and there was also a roaring trade at
Freddie's on Grantley Drive, next to Styan Community Centre, when the Stray Ferret drove by early evening.
Pizza Parada on Station Parade in Harrogate was also accepting vouchers until midnight.
9.15am - Styan Community Centre reopens as emergency hub
The council-owned building on Grantley Drive, Jennyfields provided free electric heaters and hot plates yesterday, as well as food vounchers. It was due to re-open this morning.
https://twitter.com/NGNgas/status/1449484455735930886
There was praise for yesterday's emergency response by reader Gemma Bradley, who emailed us to say:
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