Tuesday, February 06 2018

Public Health England Cold Alert Level 3

Between now until 09:00 9th February Public Health England has declared a Level 3 Cold Alert

There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather, icy conditions and snow between 0900 on Sunday 04 Feb and 0900 on Friday 09 Feb in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.

This means the trigger criteria will be met for low average temperatures during this week. Scattered sleet and snow showers are likely at times, in Sussex.

Please refer to the Annex B of the WSCC Severe Weather Plan found at:-http://theintranet.westsussex.gov.uk/Library/Documents/severe_weather_plan.pdfor attached.

For the latest forecast please follow the link below:-

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/#?tab=map

For further advice look at the National Cold Weather Plan at the link below:-

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cold-weather-plan-for-england

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