Common issues include road and travel disruptions, damage and disruption to basic utilities, and damage to property
Gritting
Kent Highways are responsible for road gritting and snow clearance across the district. Their gritting team regularly post updates on their social media accounts:
Preparing for bad weather
In and around the home
- ensure your water tank, loft, and external water pipes are well insulated
- purchase useful winter equipment e.g. de-icer, snow shovel, grit
- get together with neighbours to clear footpaths and community areas
- check on elderly and vulnerable neighbours
Health
Get a free flu vaccination
Travelling
- consider whether you really need to make that journey
- before you leave on your travels, do check the Highways England live traffic information
- tell somebody when you expect to arrive and the route you plan to take
- put together a winter car kit
Useful links
Met Office: Email alert service
Met Office: UK weather forecast