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Cold weather advice and tips
Distinguished • Feb 13, 2023
Fortunately, the UK doesn't experience particularly awful weather all that frequently. But if we're warned to expect extreme weather, particularly winter storms, ice, or snow, it's worth making sure you're ready.
Simple measures to combat the cold in the UK...
- Keep an eye on the weather forecast. Download the Met Office App for up-to-date weather forecasts at your fingertips.
- If bad weather is forecast, make sure you have everything you need. Check you've got enough medication and food in case it's harder to leave the house. A bottle of water could be handy if the water supply is interrupted.
- Have torches handy around the home in case of a power cut. It's a good idea to keep some spare batteries somewhere convenient, too.
- Keep emergency numbers nearby. Call 105 in the event of a power cut – you can report a power cut and get information and advice if there's one in your area. You can also register with your supplier's Priority Services Register so they'll call you in the event of a power cut.
- Take extra care if the ground is slippery. Wear shoes with good grip and consider keeping salt and sand mixture handy to grit paths. You could ask your neighbours for help to clear paths or driveways in bad weather – most people are more than happy to help.
- Plan ahead when driving. Try to avoid going out in the car in bad weather if possible, and make sure you follow advice on driving conditions near you. If you do need to go out, pack up the following kit in case you get stuck: blankets, a bottle of water or flask of hot drink, some snacks, a shovel, a de-icer or scraper, a mobile phone and charger.
Look out for cold weather alerts in England
Cold weather alerts from the Met Office provide advance notice of impending cold weather conditions, allowing you to take extra safety measures to stay healthy and safe. From November 1 to March 31 each year, they are in operation in England in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency.
When winter weather is most likely to have a substantial negative impact on people's health, the Met Office issues cold weather advisories. Consequently, when one of the following occurs:
- The average temperature falls below 2°C for 48 hours or longer.
- There's heavy snow and/or widespread ice.
You can find the alerts on the Met Office website and the weather warnings on their Twitter feed and on TV and radio.
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