Get Winter Prepared

Severe weather, including storms, low temperatures, flooding and heavy snow, can cause significant disruptions to normal life.

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We have seen from periods of severe weather in the past how our daily lives can be affected - from flooding in winter 2013/14 and the very cold weather in 2018, to named storms such as 'Eunice' and 'Franklin' in 2022. Already this year, parts of the UK have experienced serious impacts of several named storms. The effect of climate change means we are likely to see an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events across the UK.

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Some common issues include road and travel disruptions, damage and disruption to basic utilities, and damage to property, all of which can impact communities and businesses.

Cold weather can affect anyone, particularly the vulnerable including the over-65s, under-5s, mums-to-be and people with long-term health conditions such as heart disease, asthma and poor mental health.

Kent’s Local Resilience Forum partners work together to produce plans to manage the impact of severe weather events. Weather forecasts are also monitored regularly by emergency planning teams and notifications of severe weather are shared with residents, along with safety advice.

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Understanding what you can do now to prepare and protect your household and those you care for can reduce the impact of these extreme weather events.