Barking and Dagenham Community Risk Register Severe weather

Gales are the most common cause of damage and disruption in the UK. A prolonged spell of cold weather has a number of effects on people’s health and extreme heat is potentially dangerous to everyone.

The Met Office issues severe weather warnings which can be viewed on their website. The Highway Code provides information on driving in adverse weather conditions.

What you can do

  • during a storm stay indoors as much as possible
  • take care when driving or only drive if your journey is really necessary
  • make sure that vulnerable neighbours or relatives are safe
  • stay tuned to the weather forecast and plan ahead with supplies

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