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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:

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

Bullet icon BBC Shropshire - Road Travel updates
www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire
Bullet icon BBC Shropshire - Winter Driving advice
www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire
Bullet icon Environment Agency - Flood Warnings
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/flood/floodwarning

 


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