Cold weather alert issued for the Northwest

Cold weather alert issued for the Northwest

Hi Resident,

Please see the below information provided by Tameside Council.

Regards,

The Hyde Godley Team

A Yellow Weather Health Alert is in place from 9am Thursday 12 Nov until 12pm Saturday 14 Nov.

Cold weather can affect anyone's health, especially older people, young children and those with long-term health conditions. Here are some simple steps you can take to stay safe and well:

Keep your home warm by heating the rooms you use most, reducing draughts, keeping windows closed and wearing layers.

Make sure you have enough food, essentials and prescription medication in case it's difficult to leave home. Search ‘Be Ready’ to find information on preparing for emergencies.

Sign up to the Priority Services Register if you're eligible. It's a free service that provides extra support during gas, electricity or water outages.

If you're worried about money or struggling to heat your home, search ‘Helping Hand Tameside’ for advice and support.

Keep moving. Try not to sit still for more than an hour. If you're less mobile, regularly stretch your arms, legs and feet to keep your circulation going.

If you're eligible, get your flu vaccine to help protect yourself from winter illnesses.

Check in on friends, family members and neighbours who may be more vulnerable during cold weather, including older people, those living alone, young children and people at risk of falls.