Somerset volunteers thanked for help in snow
VOLUNTEERS and staff helping keep Somerset on the move have been thanked for their efforts during recent heavy snowfall.
Gritter crews have been working around the clock in snow-affected areas of Somerset since nearly six inches fell in 24 hours, and twice the usual amount of salt will be used to treat roads tonight.
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Somerset locals and businesses have been thanked for their help in the snow
Ice is expected to become a concern on Thursday with freezing temperatures overnight replacing the flurries which had largely stopped by lunchtime today.
Deputy council leader David Hall said: "It has been a difficult time for everyone, but it has seen excellent efforts by our staff and contractors, partner agencies, volunteers and the public in keeping Somerset moving.
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"Many of the roads are clear of snow, but I would ask everyone to be extremely careful if the county ices over."
Other councils have been helping Highways clear and salt pavements, particularly in South Somerset, along with Yeovil Town Council.
From Tuesday afternoon, the fleet of 23 Somerset County Council gritters circled the 900 miles of high priority roads with salt, and later concentrated on a further 500 miles – about a third of the county network in total.
Agricultural contractors also helped with snow ploughing duties, and 4x4 drivers across the county lent a hand to fellow motorists. Volunteer drivers from Wessex 4x4 have been helping adult social care staff reach vulnerable people.
About 120 schools and children's centres reported full or part closures. Some schools opened purely to allow students to take GCSE exams.
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