Dyfed Powys Police are warning residents that there may be more snow on the way and are reminding them to take sensible precautions.
- Please do not walk on frozen ponds or lakes, the water may not be frozen underneath the surface
- If the roads are treacherous and have not been treated with salt please only drive if absolutely necessary and then drive slowly and carefully, allowing extra time for your journey. If you have to travel please take appropriate warm clothing, a hot drink and some food.
- If you have to drive in snow or ice use your dipped headlights, try not to make harsh, jerky maneuvers, keep in a high gear and don’t brake to fast. If you should need to abandon your vehicle make sure it does not block the carriageway for other road users.
Police Officers throughout Dyfed Powys have been going the extra mile to protect residents and 4×4 vehicles have been sent to areas worst hit by the weather to enable officers to respond to emergency calls.
With the severe weather conditions set to continue police are asking the public only to call 999 in an emergency when there is a threat to life or a crime is in progress.
Assistant Chief Constable Nick Ingram said “This is the longest cold snap we have experienced for many years and the weather forecast shows that they may be more snow on the way. We want our residents to stay safe and reminding them to take sensible precautions whilst out and about. We advise people to keep an eye on the weather forecast for their area and only travel when necessary when snow and ice are forecast.
“We have measures in place to respond to emergencies and are working closely with our partner agencies to reach the people that need us most.”
