THE SNOW CODE - ADVICE FOR CLEARANCE

Advice on clearing snow and ice from footpaths & pedestrian areas yourself.

• Start early - it's much easier to clear fresh, loose snow compared to compacted ice that has been compressed by people walking on it.

• Don't use hot water - this will melt the snow, but may replace it with black ice, increasing the risk of injury.

• Cover the cleared path with salt before nightfall to stop it refreezing overnight.

• Move the snow onto a porous surface such as a grass verge or garden or along the kerb away from the drains.

• Do not move snow to a location where it will create another risk such as another part of the pavement, road or where people are likely to walk.

• Cover the cleared path with salt before nightfall to stop it refreezing overnight.

• Use salt or sand - not water - you can use ordinary table or dishwasher salt - a tablespoon for each square metre you clear should work.

• Be a good neighbour. Offer to clear your neighbours paths & check that any elderly or disabled neighbours are alright in the cold weather.

• The Snow Shield from Snow Clear

• Salt, sand or grit (to stop the surfaces from refreezing)

• A bucket to collect, store and move grit.