Parish locations for Hippo salt bags...
Clayton - Underhill Lane junction Brighton Road
Clayton - Underhill Lane junction Spring Lane
Clayton - Underhill Lane/The Pump House
Hassocks - Keymer Rd/Woodsland Rd
Hassocks - Keymer Rd/Wilmington Close
Hassocks - Keymer Road/Ockley Lane
What can you do to help in snow and ice?
Look out for elderly relatives or neighbours. There are some simple ways you can support vulnerable or elderly neighbours:
• Check to see if they need any practical help and that they are well.
• Make sure they have enough food supplies in case they cannot go out.
• Offer to clear their paths when you clear yours and spread salt. You can use ordinary table or dishwasher salt.
Clearing Snow and Ice
A community effort will help towards keeping Hassocks safer in snow and ice. Individuals can clear snow and ice from pavements, and we hope that local traders and residents will be prepared to clear outside their premises and key pedestrian walkways.
Clearing snow and ice from the pavement outside your home or public spaces can help prevent slips and falls.
You can help your community in heavy snowfall by:
• shovelling away the bulk
• sweeping away the rest
• salting to stop more ice building up
Top tips
• Do it early in the day – it’s easier to move fresh, loose snow.
• Use salt if possible - it will melt the ice or snow and stop it from refreezing overnight.
• All you need is household table salt. One tablespoon will cover a square metre, so you can use it sparingly.
• Don’t use water to clear away the snow. Even boiling water can re-freeze very quickly and leave an icy patch.
Winter Planning
In the event of heavy snow fall, Hassocks Parish Council has an arrangement in place whereby Burgess Hill Town Council will deliver hippo bags of salt to prearranged locations in Hassocks and Clayton. Only one delivery will be made during the winter. The hippo bags are supplied by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) and will only be delivered if/when WSCC makes the decision to activate its Winter Management Plan.
Liability
Any individual using the grit/salt will be acting on their own initiative and this action will be entirely at their own risk. It is recommended that the following items are worn when spreading salt: a high visibility vest/jacket, warm gloves and hat, sturdy non-slip waterproof footwear and warm clothes. It is also recommended that if working alone you contact someone when starting and finishing and carry a fully charged mobile phone.
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