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Bad weather conditions

Firefighters attend numerous Road Traffic Collision in bad weather conditions such as snow    A lorry is stuck in flooded waters at night

Tune in to Radio Shropshire (96.0FM) who will give local information on school closures, road closures etc

Make essential journeys only

If you must travel, make sure that you are fully prepared for all events and conditions.

A suggested list of items to have in your vehicle:

Flask of warm drink
Means of communication (mobile phone with charger)
Shovel
Sleeping bag or blanket or duvet
Spare warm clothing
Torch and spare batteries
Waterproof clothing


Obtain a weather forecast and if possible determine the road condition for the journey you are going to take.

Let someone know your destination and estimated time of arrival


Further information

BBC Shropshire
Road Travel updates
www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire
BBC Shropshire
Winter Driving advice
www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire
Environment Agency
Flood Warnings
www.environment-agency.gov.uk


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