Multi-agency teams and volunteers are continuing door knocking on homes across areas still affected by power outages today. Teams will be checking on residents’ safety and welfare, providing advice and support if required.
There are Yellow and Amber weather warnings for rain across Cumbria tonight.
Cumbria County Council are warning vulnerable people to keep warm and well as the Met Office issues an alert for severe cold weather, icy conditions and snow which is expected to last until Friday 1 February.
Cumbria County Council highways teams are working flat out around the clock to keep Cumbria moving during the current spell of heavy snowfalls and freezing temperatures.
Cumbrians are being warned to be prepared ahead of a severe weather forecast for later this week.
Cumbria County Council is responding to the current cold snap by urging people to be aware of the Met Office’s weather warning - currently a yellow level warning across much of the region for snow and ice.
County council highways crews were in action through the night dealing with the impact of Storm Ophelia.
Councillor Stewart Young, Leader of Cumbria County Council argued for the need to significantly improve the weather radar system to help better protect Cumbria in the future.
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