 Advice for Residents
The following information will help to keep you and your family safe.
At home
- Prepare an emergency supply kit
- Have a supply of rock salt to melt ice
- Make sure walls and attics are insulated before winter
When going out
- While driving always take extra care and adjust your driving to suit the conditions
- Never assume a road has been gritted, no road can be guaranteed to be free from ice and snow and black ice is often invisible
- Only drive if absolutely necessary, use public transport if possible
- Check the weather forecast before starting out
- Try to use primary roads
- Allow extra time for your journey
- Ensure your vehicle is in good working order, lights and indicators are clear, anti freeze has been added to the radiator and low freezing screen wash is in the washer bottle
- Fill your fuel tank regularly
- Tune into your local radio station for travel news
- Have emergency items in your car including:
- Warm coat, extra clothing and suitable winter footwear
- Blanket or sleeping bag
- Torch and extra batteries
- Shovel
- Water and snacks
- Tow rope or chain
- Jump leads
- Mobile phone and charger
If you get stuck in a remote area
- Pull off the road
- Turn on your hazard lights
- Remain in your vehicle
- Only leave the car if there are buildings very close in which you can shelter
- Take turns sleeping so you can see or hear rescue teams.
For further advice visit:
Met Office – weather information
Highways Agency – traffic conditions
The Highway Code - Driving in adverse weather
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