{"id":26536,"date":"2018-03-01T14:50:28","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T14:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=26536"},"modified":"2018-03-01T14:50:28","modified_gmt":"2018-03-01T14:50:28","slug":"emergency-services-gear-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2018\/03\/01\/emergency-services-gear-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency services gear up for snow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EMERGENCY services were today preparing to deal with problems caused by the snow as the Met Office issued a red warning for Cardiff. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The red warning for the wind and snow runs from Thursday at 3pm until 3am on Friday. According to the Met Office, long interruptions to power supplies and other utilities are very likely to occur, along with damage to trees and other structures due to heavy snow or ice.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The police, firefighters, hospitals and the council have all given advice to the public and have plans in place to deal with any snow-related emergencies. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Head of South Wales Police specialist operations, Chief Superintendent Eddie Ough, said: \u201cOur priority is to provide a 24\/7 emergency service to the public of South Wales and we have plans in place to meet the additional demands placed upon us.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAs a force we are prepared for bad weather and are working closely with other emergency services and partners to ensure the safety of our communities. Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely. You must avoid dangerous areas and follow the advice of the emergency services and local authorities.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to take necessary precautions, as the Met Office issues weather warnings for snow and ice.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They say if you\u2019re at home:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep heaters away from curtains and furniture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use a hot water bottle or an electric blanket \u2013 never both<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep a light or torch handy in case of a power cut<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure a fireguard is in front of an open fire; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take the time to check on elderly relatives and neighbours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cardiff and Vale University Health Board said: \u201cAll clinics are currently running across our sites. We will review the situation as the day progresses. Please stay safe and keep yourself warm. If you feel you are unable to make your appointment please call the number on your appointment letter and let us know.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cardiff council said: \u201cWe have plans in place to make sure the city is kept moving during periods of severe winter weather. If you have a business, the cabinet office has published a business continuity plan, which provides some essential guidance.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIf homes are cut off or isolated, the council will make arrangements to provide suitable assistance. The response to each case will vary, dependent upon the type and extent of the incident.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All waste and recycling collections have been cancelled for Thursday 1 and Friday 2. This includes bulky waste and hygiene collections. Lamby Way and Wedal Road recycling centres are closed.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emergency phone numbers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">South Wales Police &#8211; 999<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">South Wales Fire &amp; Rescue Service &#8211; 999<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust &#8211; 999<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Utilities<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gas &#8211; 0800 111 999<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electricity &#8211; 08000 520 400<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Water &#8211; 08000 853 968<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EMERGENCY services were today preparing to deal with problems caused by the snow as the Met Office issued a red warning for Cardiff. 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