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Severe weather guidance

Information and advice for residents during periods of snow and ice

Make sure you are ready for any adverse weather conditions this winter. Severe weather affects many aspects of everyday life. The information below will help to keep you moving on Medway's roads and safe and warm during the winter months.Photo of Rochester Castle in the snow 

Weather forecasts

Streets and roads

Public transport

School closures

In situations of severe weather the Medway school closures list is updated as soon as the school notifies us of the closure. This typically happens from 7am onwards each day.

Service closures

Need to know if your local library or contact point will be open or closed? Visit the service closures page for the most up-to-date information.

Work

If severe weather is preventing you getting to work, make sure you know your rights as an employee and know what is reasonably expected of you.

Health 

Housing

Medway Council together with our local partner agencies aims to ensure that any vulnerable people are protected and provided for during severe winter weather.  To let agencies know about housing, street homeless and/or people living rough call 01634 333757.

There is also a rough sleeper alert operated by the Medway Cyrenians.

 Local media

 

Looking for instant winter updates delivered to your Twitter feed or Facebook news feed?  Stay informed the easy way - follow Medway_Council on Twitter or like our Facebook emergency updates page.

 

For more information contact us by telephone: 01634 306000 or by email: info@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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