Severe Weather Emergency Protocol in BCP deactivated

BCP Council announced that the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been deactivated after the Met Office confirmed warmer conditions. SWEP had been put in place on December 30 during a period of plunging temperatures and recent lows of -8C were recorded at Bournemouth Airport.

BCP Council has announced the deactivation of the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) following confirmation from the Met Office of increased temperatures and improved conditions. The protocol was originally activated on December 30 amid a period of plunging temperatures across the area. Bournemouth Airport recorded lows around -8C earlier in the month. Storm Goretti brought heavy rain and high winds to the south west while snowfall that had been possible did not materialise. SWEP is designed to protect people sleeping rough during conditions that pose a real risk to life. Key details: - The council announced SWEP has been deactivated after the Met Office reported warmer conditions. - SWEP and a cold health alert were put in place on December 30 during a cold spell. - Temperatures as low as -8C were reported at Bournemouth Airport earlier in January. - Storm Goretti brought heavy rainfall and strong winds, and expected snowfall did not occur. - The article reports that St Mungo's would provide emergency accommodation and lists a contact number (01202 315 962), StreetLink and an email address for concerns about people sleeping rough. Summary: The deactivation reflects an easing of the immediate weather-related risk that prompted SWEP. Undetermined at this time.