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Get the latest 2011 severe weather reports for Dorset, New Forest & South Coast, including local school closures and travel reports.

Here's a list of schools currently affected by adverse weather conditions in and around  Berkshire & Thames Valley

 

Bournemouth School Closures
Poole School Closures
Boscombe  School Closures
Christchurch  School Closures
Milford on Sea  School Closures
Dorset  School Closures
New Forest  School Closures
South Coast School Closures

Drive safely, in rough weather

 

Ask yourself - is your journey essential?

Check the local and national weather forecasts.

Listen to local and national radio for travel information.

Tell someone at your destination what time you expect to arrive.

Adjust your driving to the conditions, as hail, heavy snow and rain reduce visibility.

Use dipped headlights and reduce your speed.

Dazzle from winter sun can be dangerous.

Keep a pair of sunglasses handy and slow down.

Make sure you are equipped with warm clothes, food, boots and a torch.

In snowy conditions, take a spade.

Clear your windows and mirrors before you set out and carry a screen scraper and de-icer.

 

 

Keeping warm, advice for older people

 

Dress warmly with several light layers of clothing and thermal underwear

Wear a hat, as a large percentage of the body’s heat is lost through the head

Wear warm, dry, flat, non-slip shoes or boots, especially in icy conditions

In bed use several light layers Move your bed or chairs away from cold exterior walls

It is a good idea wear bed socks, a night cap, thermal underwear and pyjamas in bed.

Eat at least one hot meal a day and have regular warm drinks and soup.

Stock up on essential foods in case of an emergency

Stay as active as you can

 

 

Helping out, in bad weather

 

If you have any concerns at all about an elderly or vulnerable person living nearby, please knock on the door and check they are OK.

Please check to see if older people can get to the shops and have what they need in the house.

Encourage people to use their heating, drop in some essential supplies or extra blankets if you can, and make sure that driveways and steps are ice free.

If you have serious concerns, contact the emergency services.