Colder and wetter weather.

Colder and wetter weather.

Safety Tips for Tipton & Great Bridge & Princes end.

 Driving & Road Safety Advice

Heavy rain leads to standing surface water and severely reduced visibility across Sandwell's major roads. Local policing teams advise:

· Clear Distance: Double your braking distance on wet roads. Rain significantly reduces tire grip.

· Avoid Standing Water: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads or deep puddles. It only takes 30cm of moving water to float a typical family car.

· Light Up: Ensure your dipped headlights are turned on manually—do not rely solely on automatic daytime running lights in heavy downpours or spray.

 Home & Property Safety

If severe weather or heavy rain increases the risk of localized flash flooding:

· Secure Loose Items: Move garden furniture, trampolines, and wheel bins into a safe space to prevent them from becoming flying hazards during high winds.

· Protect Vulnerable Openings: If you live in a low-lying flood-prone zone, keep sandbags or flood barriers ready.

· Reporting Hazards: Contact Sandwell Council directly to report blocked drains or fallen trees blocking public pathways. Only call the police if a fallen obstacle presents an immediate danger to life or a major traffic hazard.

Emergency Numbers

· To report non-emergency road hazards or anti-social weather behaviour, use the West Midlands Police Live Chat or call 101.

· If there is an immediate threat to safety, a severe collision, or life-threatening flooding, dial 999 immediately.

Thank you from Tipton police station.