Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Frequently Asked Questions: Roads - gritting

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Roads - gritting FAQs

Q: Winter Gritting: What are the priorities for gritting

Q: Winter Gritting: When is treatment undertaken?

Q: Winter Gritting: What does the Council do during periods of prolonged snow?

Q: Winter Gritting: What are Wind Chill and Black Ice ?

Q: Winter Gritting: When a road is treated with salt, why doesn’t the frost or snow disappear straight away?

Q: Winter Gritting: What can I do to help during the severe weather conditions?

Q: Winter Gritting: What should I do if I cannot get to the shops for a few days due to heavy snow fall or icy conditions?

Answer:

You can prepare for adverse weather emergencies by stocking up on food essentials to ensure that you have enough provisions. If you need assistance for this please speak to relatives, friends or neighbours to see if they can help you.

For handy tips on how to keep warm please visit the Directgov website.

If you are an elderly person and want to ensure that you are equipped for the cold weather please visit Age UK's website.

If you are normally in the receipt of care then please contact us on 01702 215000 if you experience any significant delays in your care provision.

Q: Winter Gritting: Where can I get travel information and advice?

Q: Winter Gritting: Where can I purchase salt grit?

Q: Winter Gritting - Where can I get more advice about dealing with adverse weather conditions?

Q: How is the winter service delivered?

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