Severe Weather Conditions

This page contains information about the severe weather conditions (this is an external hyperlink) in our area.  We hope that this will help keep everyone up to date on the state of the roads, school closures, etc. plus useful hints and tips on how to stay warm.
 

Snow, Ice and Road Salting

Information about snow, ice and road salting (this is an external hyperlink) is available.  As there was a national shortage of salt in the winter, stocks have been increased. There is a new salt barn in Micheldever and supplies have been delivered to Southampton docks, avoiding problems with road deliveries in extreme weather.

All salting routes  (this is an external hyperlink)have been reviewed after last winter's severe weather and recommendations to increase and update the coverage of Priority One routes which include major bus routes and emergency service bases are being put in place.

• Hampshire ready for cold weather (this is an external hyperlink)
• Clearing snow and ice from pavements yourself (this is an external hyperlink)

Keeping Warm

Hampshire County Council’s Adult Services department is urging people to be ‘good neighbours’ to elderly and vulnerable people (this is an external hyperlink) during the extreme cold weather.  If you are aware of someone who is vulnerable and is at risk due to the cold weather, please contact Adult Services on 0845 603 5630.  Please see the links below for further information about keeping safe in the Winter months.

• Keeping Safe and Warm in the Cold Weather (this is an external hyperlink) -
• NHS - Live Well (this is an external hyperlink) - hints and tips for keeping yourself and your family warm during the adverse weather.
   

Severe Weather Advice

Further information and advice on coping in the severe weather is available.