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Was anyone else stuck in the snow?

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Oh yes, I forgot to mention a good stout pair of boots and nice thick socks. Our council has actually done a bit better this year so far than last. They were out sanding the side roads almost at once instead of waiting for weeks like last time. Folk in Canada put spikes on their footwear, or so I'm told by friends in Edmonton, who are laughing themselves silly over all the fuss we make over a mere two feet of snow.
 
I agree with those who say we should not blame the government for short falls in road clearing equipment. For many years we haven't had this extreme cold weather and even then it isn't usually for long. Friends in Germany say even they were caught out this year as the snow came earlier than usual and they had road problems and closed schools. I spent a bit of time in Finland a couple of years ago and they have to be well prepared as their snow can last about 5 months. Everyone has to change the tyres on their cars to winter ones and most roads are covered in snow all the time. They all keep their cars warm by plugging them into an electricity supply in their garages or by their houses. Many town centres have under road heating. People there dress for the weather and I bought a fab winter coat that is keeping me so warm at the moment. They all have suitable footwear. I went there to visit some schools and it was so interesting to see that all kids went in snow suits and boots and were expected to go outside to play. I think if it reaches -16 they can stay inside. All this costs money, winter tyres are expensive, management of snow covered roads has to come out of the taxes. We haven't needed to do any of this and there have been several mild winters. I think it will be a difficult decision to make regarding how much money to invest in these things and individuals may need to be responsible for their own winter tyres, home insulation, suitable clothes etc. Anyway the snow is minimal where I live, just very cold. I have stocked up with glucose tablets in the car just in case though!
 
I'm glad you got home all right..

Something to remembr though in situations when stuck in a serious Jam, be it snow as it as the moment or at other times of the year, is you can phone the emergency services who will do there best to get to you as quickly as possible..

I would agree that it seems that our local government are ill prepared, some are down to cost cutting they've implemented.. Local rural councils have tried to cut costs by dumping contracts they traditional had with farmers.. The rural councils would give a farmer a winter to help clear roads to compliment their small unit of gritters/ploughs, the contract meant that yes farmers recieved payment for being on standby and then paid for snow clearing as and when needed... But in the past it has helped keep roads pretty clear, as the council lorries could concetrate on major roads while farmers cleared minor roads..

But you will find in countries that are used to yearly snow, drivers have two sets of tyres one set for summer months, and a set for winter months and have a legal oblication to swap them over, followed by a lot of people will own snow chains to use when required...

When travelling out and about dress appropiately and carry appropiate equipement to maintain individual safety...

Sadly clearing your paths outside your house in todays society may not be the wisest move, due to the fact it may land you being sued if somebody injures themselves, more so because a lot of people don't do it probably, as they tend to scrap away the snow to one side, forget that this can leave a very slippy surface which causes more problems than leaving the snow if it's not gritted to provide grip for the walker..

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Where I live in the southwest, it's been a case of snow what snow:confused: It's been very cold and today we reached the dizzy hieghts of 1.5 degrees
 
Hi, all thanks for the replies.
I am now more prepared, have sticked car up with jelly babies and lucazade. I am also carrying my lantas as well as my novorapid in my bag. The schools are still closed here today, hoping they may open tomorrow. Also putting a spade in my boot with a warm blanket. All i had was a 4 foot christmas tree for my kids at school, don't thik that would have kept me warm or dug me out. x
 
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