Stirling Council is encouraging locals to prepare for the winter seasons ahead of the decrease in temperatures. With the colder months arising it is important that residents are bundling up and stay safe during the winter.
The council are committed to keeping everyone safe during the winter period, while still allowing residents to make errands and travel safely. Multiple different measures have been put in place in order for this to happen.
What has been put in place?
The council have got a variety of procedures put in place in order for there to be minimal disruptions. This includes 7000 tonnes of salt being readily available for use. There is also just under 550 grit bins for Stirling communities to help with difficult weather.
Main areas will get the most out of these resources such as hospitals, schools and public transport stations. This means that places will be as accessible as possible for people to reach. The council’s road services have been able to inherit new gritting vehicles that will help to get the roads safe as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Other systems that have been put in place are drains being cleared to tackle flooding issues as well as the winter Duty Room being created. This is where expertise in the subject will be on call to inform people on the dangers of the weather.
The council would like people to be prepared for all types of extreme weather. With Cllr Alasdair Tollemache, Convener of the Council’s Environment, Transport and Net Zero Committee stating: “Winter just doesn’t bring snow and ice, however, and we have also taken steps to build our resilience to respond proactively and reactively to other extreme weather events, including heavy rain and strong winds.”
What Can Residents Do to Stay Safe?
There are several ways that residents can stay as safe as possible during harsh weather conditions.
This includes:
- Minimising travels and travelling only if necessary
- Investing in the right footwear that prevents slips
- Bundling up in multiple layers
More information on this topic can be found at: Advice for emergencies in Scotland
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