Preparing for Winter

Last year saw the worst weather Edinburgh has experienced in almost 50 years. As well as reviewing and improving our winter weather plans, we are encouraging people to be prepared for severe weather:

Before winter:

• have your heating system checked
• stock up on salt from your local DIY shop
• get a good, strong snow shovel
• have some food stocks
• talk to family and friends about childcare
• review your travel plans
• get your car a winter health check

During severe winter weather:

• check on neighbours
• keep up to date with roads, schools and travel information on our website, Twitter and on local radio
• stay warm
• avoid using your car unless really necessary
• help by clearing snow and ice in your area
• reduce the amount of waste going into your bin and keep recyclable material in bags (most will be fine in the snow) until collections resume
• use the Community Recycling Centres
  

See more advice and information at www.readyscotland.org.

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