Hazards / Risks: Weather
Weather its never far from the conversation! Perhaps that's because we live in an environment that is so diverse. We have hot weather, cold weather, wet weather and occasionally even snowy weather, the UK could certainly be classed as a country that has a good variety of seasonal weather.
Although we might all talk about it on a regular basis and lets be honest its got to be in the top 5 visited apps on your phone its important we understand the risks associated with the weather extremes we are experiencing on a more regular basis.
Risk Advice & Articles
Heavy Snow
Snow! It brings up thoughts of Christmas, days off school and perhaps a festive landscape. But sometimes its not always as fun as we think!
Wildfires
A Wildfire can be defined as: "Any uncontrolled vegetation fire which requires a decision, or action, regarding suppression."
Flooding
Flooding is probably the most prominent of all our risks. Its also the one most people know and understand.
Storms
Storms conjure up images of waves battering a seafront and umbrellas blowing inside out. They are probably also considered one of our most known risks!
Cold Temperatures
Every year as temperatures drop over the winter period, cold weather affects health and wellbeing.
Drought
A drought means a prolonged period of shortages in the water supply. It can happen after an unusually low period of rainfall, for an extended period of time.
LRF in Action
Read More Stories
Amesbury Fire - June 2023
In June 2023 a large fire impacted 16 flats in Amesbury requiring a large multi-agency response.
Exercise Inundation
Its not too often we take part in big exercises across multiple boundaries, but sometimes a great opportunity presents its-self!
Salisbury Rail Crash
Some describe it as the Salisbury Rail Crash, some as the Salisbury. Derailment and some as the Salisbury Train Crash. Whatever label one puts on it, officially it was Operation Zambezi.