Shropshire Council offers advice as colder weather is set to sweep in
With cold weather forecast to hit the UK over the next few days, Shropshire Council has issued advice to people to ensure they stay safe and well.
Snow and sleet will hit the UK as a cold front brings icy temperatures and blustery winds according to the Met Office.
There is the likelihood of sleet and snow even over the lower parts of Britain by tomorrow and Friday.
Shropshire Council’s website – shropshire.gov.uk/stay-safe-and-well-this-winter – offers a range of advice and information, from helping vulnerable people to remain safe and well, to notifications of school closures and travel updates.
A range of both local and national winter-related information is available, covering issues such as financial help, healthy lifestyle and heating, how to get ready for winter with Met Office advice and the dangers posed by winter weather, with tips and advice on how to minimise its impact.
Lee Chapman, Shropshire Council’s cabinet member for adult services, health and social housing, said: “Shropshire Council’s ‘stay safe and well’ pages are designed to help residents in Shropshire remain well throughout the winter period.
“Much of this advice is common sense but it’s always worth making the point, as there are many people out there, the very young and very old and those with underlying health conditions, such as asthma and heart disease and those who sleep rough, who will feel the effects of cold weather more than others. This is why we issue these warnings, so that people think about what activities are appropriate for them and their situation.
“This time of year we are also very mindful of those who are sleeping rough. Our Homeless Outreach Street Triage (HOST) team provide a valuable resource in Shropshire to react to reports of rough sleepers and getting the correct support to them as soon as possible. This has proved invaluable in helping to reduce the numbers living on the streets and improving the outcomes for those unfortunate enough to find themselves homeless.
“We therefore urge people to take practical steps such as to wrap up warm before the temperature dial hits freezing, so I’d really encourage everyone to view our stay safe and well pages, which offer invaluable advice and tips, as well as useful contacts, on keeping safe and well.”
