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SNOW WARNING possibly early in the New Year 2012
Advice for Snowy Weather - Do you know what to do.
Below is some advice from the Met Office and the Highways Agency.
Before snow or ice
If you have to make a journey when snow is forecast, make sure you have warm clothes,food, water, boots, a torch and spade, and let someone know when you expect to arrive and your route. Try to wait until the roads have been gritted before travelling Put grit or cat litter on paths and driveways to lessen the risk of slipping on compacted snow Check on vulnerable neighbours
During snow or ice
Avoid travel if possible
If you must drive check the Highway Code for advice on driving in ice and snowy weather. A summary of the advice is: Take care around gritters. Don't be tempted to overtake. Slow down, it can take 10 times longer to stop in snowy or icy conditions, so allow extra room. Use the highest gear possible to avoid wheel spin. Manoeuvre gently and avoid harsh braking and acceleration. If you start to skid, gently ease off the accelerator and avoid braking. If braking is necessary, pump the brakes don't slam them on. If you have antilocking brakes, then apply them as per your manual, do not pump them as this will reset the system. If you get stuck, stay with your car and tie something brightly coloured to your aerial If you go outside wear several layers of clothing and keep dry to prevent loss of body heat. Watch out for signs of hypothermia, uncontrollable shivering, slow/slurred speech, memory lapse and drowsiness and frostbite - loss of feeling in and pale appearance of fingers, toes, nose and ear lobes. Keep moving your arms and legs to help the blood circulate.
After snow and ice
Be careful when walking or driving on compacted snow. it may have turned to ice Take care when shovelling snow. Cold air makes it harder to work and breathe, which adds some extra strain on the body and can be the cause of heart attacks in the vulnerable Travel advice produced in association with the Highways Agency.
Last Updated ( Wednesday 8th Feb 2012)
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20/5/12,
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