Severe Weather
Key Winter Message
All agencies in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are working together during the cold weather to keep people safe and the local area moving.
Disruption is being kept to a minimum but people are urged to remember the important messages below.
-
Drivers should familiarise themselves with gritted routes and stick to the main roads. Please see www.leics.gov.uk/winterdriving for more information.
-
Adapt your driving style to the conditions and remember conditions can change very quickly. If they are hazardous, consider whether your journey is really necessary.
-
plan your journey
-
allow extra time
-
avoid braking sharply
-
be aware of vehicles around you
Leicestershire Constabulary's Road Policing Unit is advising people to be alert and to drive according to the conditions during the winter like conditions.
Look out for vulnerable neighbours, family members or friends who may need help with shopping and other daily living tasks. Please see inclement weather for more on social care services during severe weather.
-
Only visit the Emergency Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary if you have a genuine health emergency.
-
Think about if there is an alternative place you can go to such as an NHS walk-in centre and remember to wear suitable footwear if venturing out.
-
For more, please see Staying warm in winter
-
Frozen water is not safe and children and adults should keep off it at all times.
-
Owners should either avoid walking their pets near frozen water or make sure dogs are kept on leads.
As frozen water pipes start to thaw over the next few days, Severn Trent are encouraging people to report any leaks at report a leak online
