Winter Weather
Review home and travel plans alongside supplies for severe winter weather.
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Home preparation and weather plans0 / 6
Monitor forecasts before travelling and severe weather.
Arrange maintenance through an appropriate competent professional.
Check exposed pipes and suitable insulation.
Useful for suitable paths; store safely.
Avoid unnecessary travel in dangerous conditions.
Agree when and where to move if the home becomes too cold.
Warmth and weather protection0 / 5
Keep enough for everyone, including people with limited mobility.
Include base layers and a warm outer layer.
Keep suitable sizes.
Useful for sleeping in an unheated home or temporary accommodation.
Choose practical outdoor clothing.
Lighting, food and water0 / 5
Keep in a known location; use instead of candles.
Light a shared room without an open flame.
Match the sizes and chemistry of your devices; store safely.
Choose familiar foods that need no cooking; allow for allergies and diets.
Plan around 3 litres per person per day for drinking as a starting minimum; allow more for heat and individual needs.
Winter travel equipment and support0 / 3
Keep before cold weather.
Useful where winter driving risk warrants it.
Check eligibility and register with relevant utilities; it does not guarantee uninterrupted supply.
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