With temperatures hitting -6 or colder (mild for those living in Russia!) and snow setting in for a few days an amount of disruption to our daily lives is inevitable. Therefore, we’ve got some useful information and contact details to pass on.
Please take a minute to look in on any vulnerable and elderly people to check they are OK and have any supplies they may need.
GCC – School closure list
Met Office – Travelling in heavy snow and ice advice
RAC – Guide to safe driving in the snow
RAC – What to pack in your winter breakdown kitRoSPA – Winter safety advice
DoT – Clearing your drive and pathway – The snow code
Highways – traffic information
National Rail Enquiries – Train disruption
BAA Airports
London Gatwick
ACAS – Advice for employers & employees if affected by travel disruption and adverse weather
BBC News – Gloucestershire
British Red Cross – Emergency kit
NHS – Keep warm, keep well
St. John’s Ambulance – Winter first aid adviceWater Safe – Winter advice
Urgent & emergency care services
Citizens Advice – Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills
Electrical Safety First – winter advice
Start Rescue – central heating advice
Blue Cross – Pet winter care
Gloucestershire Nightstop – Provides emergency accommodation for homeless young people
Metro – What to do if you see a homeless person sleeping rough in the snow