Issued in association with Thames Valley Police

21 December 2009

The severe weather of Monday afternoon and evening is predicted to continue overnight with the coldest part of Tuesday anticipated to coincide with the morning rush hour, when temperatures will be well below freezing.

Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service have worked hard overnight with the other emergency services and local authorities. Key messages for the public overnight and tomorrow are:

• Unless it is absolutely essential you are strongly advised not to travel.
  
  
• Please do not abandon your vehicles on the highway - this prevents emergency services and gritting vehicles getting through.
  
  
• Many local authorities are waiving car parking fees for motorists who have experienced difficulties and become stranded due to the weather conditions. Please leave your contact details on view inside the vehicle.
  
  
• Emergency calls for police, fire and ambulance services should be made in genuine emergency situations only.
  
  
• Rest centres for people who are stranded are available at:
  
  Wycombe Swan Theatre
  Bucks New University
  Wycombe Sports Centre, Handy Cross
  The Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra Road, High Wycombe
  The Salvation Army, Frogmoor
  The Baptist Church, Easton Street, High Wycombe