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
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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!
Storms
3m read
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!
Wildfires
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A Wildfire can be defined as: "Any uncontrolled vegetation fire which requires a decision, or action, regarding suppression."
Winter Hacks this Winter
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The Met Office have put together some simple weather hacks as part of their WeatherReady Campaign this year, to help you get ready for the winter chill.
Flooding and Health: Mental Health
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Flooding is very traumatic for those involved, but often the least consider impact is the mental health impacts in the short to long term.
Winter proofing your bike
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Winter can be a difficult time for cyclists. It’s colder, darker and wetter – conditions not ideally suited for cycling to school or work. There are however a few tips you can do to help yourself.
LRF in Action
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Amesbury Fire - June 2023
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In June 2023 a large fire impacted 16 flats in Amesbury requiring a large multi-agency response.
Exercise Inundation
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Its not too often we take part in big exercises across multiple boundaries, but sometimes a great opportunity presents its-self!
Salisbury Rail Crash
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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.