Firstly information on what County and City are doing to respond to the weather, and also information on what residents can do is available on the Snow and Ice advice page.
Information on any any City Council service disruption will also be posted on the City website.
We are also using the @camcitco Twitter account to provide some update. The County Council's twitter account also provides updates.
I will copy here the advice on clearing Snow and Ice from the City Council and the national Snow Code:
Tips for clearing snow and ice
The government has issued a snow code about safely removing snow and ice from outside your property, pathways and public spaces. The snow code advises you to:
start early - it is much easier to clear fresh, loose snow compared to ice that has been compacted by people walking on it
not use hot water - it melts the snow, but replaces it with black ice, increasing the risk of injury
use ordinary table salt, ash or sand to prevent ice forming but avoid spreading it on plants or grass
be a good neighbour and help anyone that may not be able to clear snow and ice from their own pathways
If shovelling snow:
think about where you will put the snow so you don’t block paths or drainage channels use a shovel with the widest blade available
make a line down the middle of your path first, so you have a safe surface to walk on - then you can shovel the snow from the centre to the sides
use the sun to your advantage by removing the top layer of snow so sun melts any ice underneath - but you will need to cover any ice with salt to stop refreezing overnight
be careful around steps and steep gradients
You can read more about the snow code on the Directgov website or telephone our customer service centre on 01223 458282.
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