Winter Weather Warning

Making sure you have a snow plan could be the key to surviving the winter weather.
 
Salford City Council is advising residents, especially the elderly, to get prepared, just in case snow hits the city again this winter.
 
Having plenty of non-perishable food in the house and a few days’ supply of any essential medicines means those unable to venture out in the snow can still keep healthy in the winter months.
 
Anyone with elderly or vulnerable neighbours or family is being asked to check on them in the winter months, offering to pick up shopping and making sure they’re keeping warm.
 
Having arrangements in place just in case the schools have to close can also make life easier for parents and carers, just in case there is snow.
 
Councillor John Warmisham, Lead Member for Adult Social Care at Salford City Council, said: “We need to make sure we have plans in place to make sure we can cope with heavy snowfall, as the past couple of years have shown this is a distinct possibility.
 
“At this time of year pulling together as a community becomes all the more important. Just calling in on a neighbour to make sure they’re OK and offering to pick up some bread and milk could make a huge difference.
 
“At the council we do have plans in place to contact the most vulnerable and offer support, but any help the community can give to check on people is very much appreciated. We have a great community spirit here in Salford and this is just the time when we need the community to pull together and watch out for one another.”
 
If there is heavy snow the council will post information for residents at http://www.salford.gov.uk/winterweather.htm,  or you can contact Salford City Council on 0161 794 4711.