The Met Office has issued multiple yellow warnings for ice across Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
Residents and businesses are advised to:
• Check local conditions before setting out.
• Allow extra time for essential journeys and drive with caution
• Look out for vulnerable neighbours.
• Stay updated via the Met Office and local council road updates
Travel Safety
Avoid driving if possible. If you must travel:
• Use dipped headlights.
• Accelerate gently, keep low revs, and change to higher gears quickly.
• Start in second gear to reduce wheel slip.
• Maintain a steady speed and safe distance.
• Use low gear downhill; avoid harsh braking.
• If you skid, steer into it and keep hands on the wheel.
Look Out for Others
Check on older or vulnerable people for food and medical needs. If worried about health, call NHS 111.
Useful Links
Further information from HWFRS
Safer Heating
Using the Road Safely – Adverse weather
External Partner Links
Herefordshire Council
Roadworks and live traffic updates:
Worcestershire County Council
Roadworks and live updates