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    On February 2nd 2009, heavy snowfall hit the southeast of England, closing many schools and airports. Over 250 schools closed in Essex alone. The snow caused widespread travel disruptions, but also provided children opportunities to play. The United States government recommends preparing for winter storms by stocking emergency supplies, making communication plans, and bringing pets indoors, but the United Kingdom government did not provide similar advice. Temperature readings from February 2nd to 8th ranged from 3 to -3 degrees Celsius.

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    On February 2nd 2009, heavy snowfall hit the southeast of England, closing many schools and airports. Over 250 schools closed in Essex alone. The snow caused widespread travel disruptions, but also provided children opportunities to play. The United States government recommends preparing for winter storms by stocking emergency supplies, making communication plans, and bringing pets indoors, but the United Kingdom government did not provide similar advice. Temperature readings from February 2nd to 8th ranged from 3 to -3 degrees Celsius.

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    Ammar Kashif Historical Study England 2009

    Winter wonderland or woe?

    Winter weather forces schools to close

    On Monday February 2nd 2009 the South East of England was hit by snow. I know this
    is not unusual in many parts of the world, but it was interesting to watch the whole
    region grind to a virtual standstill. At the time of writing this article the major
    London airports of Heathrow, Gatwick and London City were all closed. Stansted
    airport had been closed but has just had one runway reopened. Travel chaos has
    ensued, the M25 is closed in many places and many schools throughout the country
    have been closed.

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    Ammar Kashif Historical Study England 2009

    School closures

    The dramatic change in the weather has meant that a number of areas are
    experiencing transport problems. This means that many schools across the country
    have been closed

    County Closed
    This table shows the number of schools
    South East
    reported closed. It is interesting to note that
    Essex 250+
    Hertfordshire 100+ although the snow is no heavier in the South
    Middlesex 80+ East of England, one of the eastern counties has
    Sussex 50+ reported more than 250 of its schools are
    North closed.
    Greater Manchester 100
    Lancashire 70
    Cumbria 34
    Durham 70
    Northumberland 33
    Yorkshire 1
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    This gave the children lots time to play in the snow, snowballing, making snowmen
    and snow angels. The snow gave an added dimension, producing some very
    picturesque scenes, many captured on camera.

    The United States government offered lots of advice about preparing for lots of snow.
    This advice and more details can be found in community centres or on their website
    at www.ready.gov/winter-weather. There are a number of free publications that can
    be ordered from their website and are free for US citizens. These are sent within six
    weeks on being ordered, or can be downloaded direct from their website. The United
    Kingdom government did not offer similar advice to its citizens. The advice from the
    United States is to prepare for a winter storm by doing the following:

    1. Before winter approaches, add the following supplies to your emergency kit:


     Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt ice on walkways.

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    Ammar Kashif Historical Study England 2009
     Sand to improve traction.
     Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment.
     Sufficient heating fuel. You may become isolated in your home and
    regular fuel sources may be cut off. Store a good supply of dry, seasoned
    wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.
     Adequate clothing and blankets to keep you warm.
    2. Make a Family Communications Plan. Minimize travel. If travel is necessary,
    keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle.
    3. Bring pets/companion animals inside during winter weather. Move other
    animals or livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water.
    Temperatures recorded at one weather station in Ross-on-Wye during the week read:

    Maximum Minimum
    2nd feb 3 -1

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    3rd feb 5 -3
    4th feb 5 -3
    5th feb 2 -1
    6th feb 2 -1
    7th feb 5 -3
    8th feb 4 -2

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