Winter Watch
Here at Bay Radio we’re in constant touch with local authorities, highways agencies, public transport companies, local schools and the Met Office.
When Winter conditions take a turn for the worst Bay Radio will bring you the very latest updates on any disruptions including school closures, cancellations as well as road and transport problems.
Groups, clubs and organisations from all over our area use Bay Radio to get information out to the public when things get cancelled or postponed due to bad weather.
Let us spread the word about how the weather is affecting you – email us at studio@baywales.com or call our studio on 01792 323 900
When Winter turns wild – you’ll find the latest updates right here.
If schools are closed due to winter weather you'll find updates here:
Click here to visit Carmarthenshire County Council's web page for further updates
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
You are advised to contact the relevant companies directly for further information on how the weather is affecting bus and rail services.
OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Emergency numbers for Swansea Council:
Highway problems and traffic lights: 0800 132081
Housing Emergency repairs: 01792 521500 (6.00pm-7.30am)
Homelessness Emergencies: 01792 636000
Neighbourhood Support Unit: 01792 648507
Elderly, vulnerable, disabled or isolated people
During severe weather Social Services are particularly concerned about people who are vulnerable, elderly, disabled or who may be isolated and living alone. Members of the community are asked to let social services know if they are concerned about anybody as a result of the severe weather. Social Services contacted on 01792 636110 during the working day. Anyone with out-of-office hours concerns about the wellbeing of children or vulnerable people should contact the emergency duty team on 01792 775501.
Emergency numbers for Neath Port Talbot:
Building repairs 01639 764777
Social Services Emergency Duty Team helpline 01639 895455
Service First Helpline 01639 686868
GENERAL ADVICE:
Before snow or ice
• If you have to make a journey when snow is forecast, make sure you have warm clothes, food, water, boots, a torch and spade, and let someone know when you expect to arrive and your route. Try to wait until the roads have been gritted before travelling.
• Put grit or cat litter on paths and driveways to lessen the risk of slipping on compacted snow.
• Check on vulnerable neighbours.
During snow or ice
• Avoid travel if possible.
• If you must drive check the Highway Code for advice on driving in ice and snowy weather. A summary of the advice is: take care around gritters; don't be tempted to overtake; slow down (it can take 10 times longer to stop in snowy or icy conditions, so allow extra room); use the highest gear possible to avoid wheel spin; manoeuvre gently and avoid harsh braking and acceleration; if you start to skid, gently ease off the accelerator and avoid braking; if braking is necessary, pump the brakes - don't slam them on; if you get stuck, stay with your car and tie something brightly coloured to your aerial.
• If you go outside, wear several layers of clothing and keep dry to prevent loss of body heat. Watch out for signs of hypothermia - these include uncontrollable shivering, slow/slurred speech, memory lapse and drowsiness and frostbite. Look out for any pale/loss of feeling in fingers, toes, nose and ear lobes. Keep moving your arms and legs to help the blood circulate.
After snow and ice
• Be careful when walking or driving on compacted snow — it may have turned to ice.
• Take care when shoveling snow. Cold air makes it harder to work and breathe, which adds some extra strain on the body and can be the cause of heart attacks in the vulnerable.
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