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Looking after your home/car in winter
How you can help yourself and your community during severe weather:
Before winter:
* have your heating system checked
* stock up on salt from your local DIY shop
* get a good, strong snow shovel
* keep a some extra non-perishable food stocks
* talk to family and friends about childcare
* review your travel plans
* get your car a winter health check
During severe winter weather you can help:
* check on your neighbours
* stay warm
* avoid unnecessary car journeys
* if you are able, help by clearing snow and ice in your area
* reduce the amount of waste going into your bin by recycling, please don't contaminate your recycling bins
* if you can please use the Community Recycling Centres
Information on burst and frozen pipes - Also, CLICK HERE (new window) for step-by-step guides on what to do if you have a frozen pipe and find out how to locate your stop valve.
Read the Scottish Government advice on cleaning paths and pavements - link 'on other sites'.
Icicles and snow alert
Q. What should I do about the overhanging snow on my roof/icicles on my property?
A. Property owners have a legal responsibility to make their properties safe and we are strongly urging people to adopt a practical, common sense approach to this issue.
If possible, property owners should appoint a contractor or work with their neighbours to help remove the snow/ice, making sure the pavement is clear of pedestrians before they start the removal and ensuring that they look out for their own safety at all times. People should also seek advice from their insurer on how to tackle the problem.
Updated: 25/04/2012
