Winter

Severe weather is one of the biggest threats to the efficient day-to-day running of the country, and it's for this reason Wolverhampton City Council has in place regularly tested procedures and means of reducing the impact of this on the community. The community however has an important role in taking measures to protect themselves.

The Met Office are currently predicting a winter with slightly below average temperatures, though it is important to remember even an average winter is likely to include some notable cold snaps and snowfalls, and therefore the public should, as always be aware and prepared.

Keeping warm is a vital part of keeping well in the winter particularly for older people, the young and those with chronic illness, as more people get ill and the number of deaths rise. In order to help people keep well this winter the Department of Health has launched its annual 'Keep Warm, Keep Well' Campaign.

Keep Warm; Keep Well

The campaign offers advice on remaining healthy in cold weather. And includes information on energy efficiency, grants and benefits available for the financially disadvantaged and vulnerable.

For more advice please try the links below:

• Directgov - Keep Warm Keep Well
• Department of Health - Keep Warm keep Well information

On The Roads this Winter?

Always remember that when there are severe weather warnings the public are warned to only travel when it is absolutely necessary. If you do have to go out in your car always remember to carry a:

• Spade
• Flask of hot drink
• Mobile phone
• Torch
• Blanket

For more advice please try the links below:

• Highways Agency - Winter Driving
• Weather forecast from Met Office