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Stay off the roads say emergency services (From Daily Echo)
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Stay off the roads say emergency services
6:17am Thursday 2nd December 2010 in News
SLOW CLIMB: The scene this morning on the A27 at Titchfield
Hampshire’s adverse weather office was in operation throughout the night and continues to co-ordinate a multi agency response to the snow and ice.
Worst affected areas overnight included the A3, which police appealed to HGVs not to use and the M3, which was closed at junction nine because of a jackknifed lorry.
It is hoped that recovery will have taken place and the M3 reopened by 5am.
Highways Agency and council gritting and ploughing vehicles have been treating strategic and priority routes, and responding to specific problems as they occur.
Hampshire Constabulary deployed 4x4 vehicles to many areas of the force in advance of the snow arriving, which enabled officers to respond to emergencies throughout the snowy conditions.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service provided 4x4 vehicles to assist South Central Ambulance Service in responding to emergency calls.
Local military personnel and vehicles have been used to help emergency services reach the most inaccessible areas.
Because of freezing temperatures, roads will remain dangerous into the morning rush hour even when it stops snowing, and police are urging people to consider whether their journey is really essential.
Many roads are passable with extreme care, but reducing non-essential journeys decreases the risk of road traffic collisions and keeps emergency services free to respond to those who need them the most.
If you must travel: Prepare yourself for your journey – first ask if your journey is really necessary.
If it is, pack warm clothes, food, hot drinks, a fully charged mobile phone and a shovel. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to arrive.
2. Prepare your vehicle for your journey – make sure your vehicle is well maintained, clear of snow and ice and that your tyres are at the correct pressure.
3. Drive safely – keep your distance, avoid hard braking or acceleration and steer gently.
If you skid, ease off the accelerator, and try and avoid braking hard.
If you are staying home, take a moment to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours who may need some help with shopping, clearing a safe pathway or keeping warm.
In addition, Hampshire Constabulary is reminding officers and staff who cannot get to their normal place of work to ring into work, and where possible report to their nearest police station.
Comments(13)
Matt Probert
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8:10am Thu 2 Dec 10
Incidentally, 4 inches of snow in my part of Harefield, and slippery roads.
Matt
Stupideditor
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8:22am Thu 2 Dec 10
smithy75
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8:30am Thu 2 Dec 10
coffeebean
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10:29am Thu 2 Dec 10
southy
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11:25am Thu 2 Dec 10
where do they want us to drive, on the pavements, don't think people on foot will be to happy about that.
allsaintsnocurves
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12:32pm Thu 2 Dec 10
Matt Probert wrote:that's what internet banking is for!
Unfortunately I have to get to the bank. The banks don't make allowances for the weather, if my account goes over they will bounce payments and charge me, how nice of them! Incidentally, 4 inches of snow in my part of Harefield, and slippery roads. Matt
badengk1
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1:24pm Thu 2 Dec 10
Hannibal Lecture
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1:31pm Thu 2 Dec 10
Matt Probert wrote:Fortunately, banks do actually make allowances for this. Also, you may not realise, but the staff at the bank don't actually live there so there's a good chance they won't be able to make it into work anyway.
Unfortunately I have to get to the bank. The banks don't make allowances for the weather, if my account goes over they will bounce payments and charge me, how nice of them!
Incidentally, 4 inches of snow in my part of Harefield, and slippery roads.
Matt
southy
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1:58pm Thu 2 Dec 10
Hannibal Lecture wrote:well if they don't live close to where they work, then is could be a problem every year, the answer is move closer to where you work or get a transfer to a closer branch or change jobs.
Matt Probert wrote:Fortunately, banks do actually make allowances for this. Also, you may not realise, but the staff at the bank don't actually live there so there's a good chance they won't be able to make it into work anyway.
Unfortunately I have to get to the bank. The banks don't make allowances for the weather, if my account goes over they will bounce payments and charge me, how nice of them!
Incidentally, 4 inches of snow in my part of Harefield, and slippery roads.
Matt
Donald2000
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2:28pm Thu 2 Dec 10
allsaintsnocurves wrote:I think what he means is being able to pay in; you cant pay in cheques and cash using IB.
Matt Probert wrote: Unfortunately I have to get to the bank. The banks don't make allowances for the weather, if my account goes over they will bounce payments and charge me, how nice of them! Incidentally, 4 inches of snow in my part of Harefield, and slippery roads. Mattthat's what internet banking is for!
wilson castaway
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2:30pm Thu 2 Dec 10
southy wrote:If only everything in life was that simple.
Hannibal Lecture wrote:well if they don't live close to where they work, then is could be a problem every year, the answer is move closer to where you work or get a transfer to a closer branch or change jobs.Matt Probert wrote: Unfortunately I have to get to the bank. The banks don't make allowances for the weather, if my account goes over they will bounce payments and charge me, how nice of them! Incidentally, 4 inches of snow in my part of Harefield, and slippery roads. MattFortunately, banks do actually make allowances for this. Also, you may not realise, but the staff at the bank don't actually live there so there's a good chance they won't be able to make it into work anyway.
Hannibal Lecture
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2:49pm Thu 2 Dec 10
southy wrote:The answer to what? Are you even dimly aware of what I was actually talking about? Nope, thought not. The comment was a slighly colourful way of saying "the banks are probably closed", no need for you to try and use it to prove to everyone how wonderfully insightful you are about absolutely everything on the planet, southy. Methinks your - grossly misplaced - intellectual vanity is blinding you to the glaringly obvious.
Hannibal Lecture wrote:well if they don't live close to where they work, then is could be a problem every year, the answer is move closer to where you work or get a transfer to a closer branch or change jobs.
Matt Probert wrote:Fortunately, banks do actually make allowances for this. Also, you may not realise, but the staff at the bank don't actually live there so there's a good chance they won't be able to make it into work anyway.
Unfortunately I have to get to the bank. The banks don't make allowances for the weather, if my account goes over they will bounce payments and charge me, how nice of them!
Incidentally, 4 inches of snow in my part of Harefield, and slippery roads.
Matt
facebiter99 says...
7:39am Thu 2 Dec 10