Severe Weather Updates and Service Information
Below is useful information for residents in the event of severe weather.
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Weather Updates
Visit the Met Office's website for the latest information.
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School Closures
A list of all school closures can be found on www.hants.gov.uk/schoolclosures.
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Flooding
For more information about flood warnings:
Telephone: Floodline 0345 9881188
Online: www.gov.uk/flood
Live flood map: Live flood map - Check for flooding - GOV.UK (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk)
To report flooding:
Flooding from rivers: Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60
Flooding on roads/highways: Hampshire County Council on 0300 555 1375 or visit Transport and roads | Hampshire County Council
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Fallen trees
To report fallen trees or branches on roads, please contact Hampshire County Council on 0300 555 1375 or visit Transport and roads | Hampshire County Council.
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Waste Collections
Information about waste collections and delays will be published on Test Valley social media channels and the website Waste & Recycling | Test Valley Borough Council. If your bin has been missed, please check the webpage before reporting it, in case the cause was the weather.
In windy conditions, please bring your bins, sacks etc in as soon as possible after they’ve been emptied.
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Roads and Footpaths
Hampshire County Council are responsible for gritting the roads and footpaths in Hampshire. Salt bins are located across the district. Find your nearest salt bin.
For the latest travel updates please visit Romanse Travel Information for Hampshire or follow them on Twitter @Romanse
The latest information on the road can be found on the Highways Agency website
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Public Transport
There may be disruption to public transport services. Please check with service providers before commencing your journey. Some useful websites are:
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Energy and Power
Information regarding powercuts can be found here:
https://www.ssepd.co.uk/Powertrack/ or call 0844 306 9169.
Information regarding water supply:
Works or issues in my area | South East | Southern Water or call 0330 303 0368.
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Elderly / Vulnerable persons
A spell of severe weather is especially difficult for some members of our community. Please check on elderly or vulnerable family, friends and neighbours. If you have concerns about anybody keeping warm, advice is available here
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Hot weather advice
Stay out of the sun between 11 am and 3pm.
Apply sunscreen, wear loose, lightweight cotton clothing, a hat, and sunglasses.
Have plenty of cold drinks - avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks.
Avoid physical exertion - it is important that outdoor workers stay out of the sun and take measures to keep cool and hydrated.
For more information visit testvalley.gov.uk/severe-weather/hot-weather-advice.
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Leisure Centres and The Lights
To keep up to date on closures visit:
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Useful Numbers
Test Valley Borough Council Customer Services: 01264 368000