The Met Office has warned of a risk of power cuts and travel disruption
The Met Office has sounded the alarm with a three-day yellow weather warning for treacherous icy conditions and impending snowstorms, prompting calls for residents in the affected areas to brace themselves for possible travel disruptions and power outages. Forecasters have rolled out the yellow alert for ice and snow across separate instances from today until Tuesday; Scotland is on today's radar, while swathes of England are cautioned for both Monday and Tuesday, reports the Express.
Given that snow can lead to localised electricity blackouts, it’s prudent to plan ahead for potential communication breakdowns. Even landlines run the risk of being knocked out during intense storms, making a charged-up mobile an invaluable lifeline. "If your power goes out these simple steps can help you deal with the situation: Switch off all electrical appliances that shouldn't be left unattended, ready for when the power comes back on. Leave a light on, so you know when the power cut has been fixed.
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