Getting Ready for Winter

To keep updated with how bad weather could affect Council services use the the link on our homepage called Stay up to date.

We will keep you up to date via our website, Twitter Opens in a new window and Facebook Opens in a new window.

Useful Links on Getting Ready for Winter

• Report a pothole Opens in a new window
• Severe Weather Warnings (Met Office) Opens in a new window
• View Winter Gritting Routes Opens in a new window (Enter your address on the 'My House' page...you will find a link to winter gritting routes in the 'Environment' pane at the page bottom
• Weather, Flooding and Land Drainage Guidance
• Flooding Advice Preparation
• Burst Pipe Information from Home Serve Opens in a new window
• South East Water Opens in a new window
• Preparation before driving in icy and snowy conditions Opens in a new window (Surrey County Council)
• How we decide which roads to salt and when Opens in a new window (Surrey County Council)
• Salt Bin Locations in Surrey Heath Opens in a new window (Surrey County Council)
• Journey planners

Staying warm in winter

Elderly and disabled people, particularly those with serious illnesses, are most at risk from cold weather.

By taking just a few simple steps you can dramatically reduce the danger of cold weather. Top tips include:

• keeping curtains drawn and doors closed to block out draughts
• having regular hot drinks and at least one hot meal a day to keep your energy levels up
• wearing several light layers of warm clothes (rather than one chunky layer)

Follow the links below for more advice about keeping warm and healthy during cold weather.

• NHS - 5 ways to stay healthy this winter Opens in a new window
• NHS - Keep Warm Keep Well this winter Opens in a new window
• Action Surrey Energy Efficiency (Warm Front Grants)