Severe weather emergency protocol activated in Cornwall due to snow
It offers emergency accommodation for rough sleepers during the colder weather
Last updated 30th Nov 2023
A severe weather emergency protocol has been activated in Cornwall due to 'colder weather'.
Met Office have issued a yellow warning across parts of Cornwall and Devon for risk of snow and ice until 4pm on Thursday 30th November.
SWEP aims to prevent rough sleeping during periods of severe weather.
It means rough sleepers will have access to emergency accommodation.
Cornwall Council posted on social media: "We've activated our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol to provide emergency accommodation for rough sleepers in the colder weather.
"If you're concerned about someone sleeping rough, please raise an alert with StreetLink."
You can find details about StreetLink on their website.
Across the Duchy, there have been reports of snow and cold weather throughout the morning affecting travel, delays and visibility.
More cold weather is expected to come over the next few days. A spokesperson from Cornwall Council said: "A yellow cold-health alert has been issued for the South West until December 5.
"We're expecting some chilly temperatures over the next few days, so wrap up warm and please check in on vulnerable or elderly friends, neighbours and relatives to make sure they're ok."