Preparing for Winter

Although last winter was quite mild, winter 2010/2011 saw some of the worst weather Edinburgh has experienced in almost 50 years.

You can be prepared for whatever winter brings us by taking these steps:

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 from the Scottish Government.

 

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