Tips and advice on staying safe, warm and well are being offered to people in County Durham as forecasters predict snow for the weekend.
Durham County Council is reminding residents that information on looking after yourself during the cold weather is available at www.durham.gov.uk/warmandwell
The page also includes a downloadable ‘personal winter plan’, which features checklists, useful telephone numbers and space to add extra information.
If you need help during bad weather or are concerned about someone else’s welfare you should contact the following numbers:
■ Highways Action Line (HAL): 0191 370 6000 or email [email protected] – for enquiries about the salting of roads and footpaths.
■ Social Care Direct: 0845 850 5010 – for concerns about someone’s welfare.
■ Durham County Council: 0300 123 7070 for all other issues, or visit www.durham.gov.uk
■ NHS 111: if you need medical help but it isn’t an emergency.