Eagle Radio's Local Schools and Community Information

At Eagle Radio, we know how important it is to broadcast vital information about local schools, especially closures, during the early hours of the morning.

If your School has to close or is unable to open, let us know so that Eagle Radio can tell Surrey and Hampshire about it!

All you need to do is telephone us on 01483 300964

You will need to tell us:

• The name of your school
• A contact name - preferably the head teacher
• Your password (this is essential)
• Update us each day that the school is closed

Click here for details of your school and the latest school closures

Community Events

If you have details of any closures of Community Groups or charity events due to the adverse weather please email us here and we will post your details on this page

Some advice when driving in severe weather conditions

Only travel if your journey really is essential. If you have to travel you should make sure you allow extra time for your journey and have with you - warm clothes, blanket, food, water, boots, torch, spade and a fully charged mobile phone. You should also let someone know your route and when you are expected to arrive. Before setting out, it is also important to make sure the vehicle to be driven is roadworthy: clear of snow and ice, and the oil and water have been checked. Check whether there is anti-freeze in the car and that you have enough fuel. Motorists need to be aware that:

•  Even when roads have been salted it takes time for the salt to become effective.
•  Rain can wash salt off roads leaving them prone to icing.
•  In severe weather conditions salt will not always prevent roads from icing up.

Tips for winter driving

• Always tune in to 96.4 Eagle Radio to get details of conditions before embarking on your journey 
• Ensure that your vehicle has a well charged battery and antifreeze coolant; most breakdowns in winter are caused by these failures. 
• After heavy snowfall, you should plan you journey carefully. If road conditions are poor, ensure you have sensible clothing in case of emergency. You are also advised to take a flask of hot drink, a torch, mobile phone and a shovel on long journeys. 
• Ask yourself if your journey is really necessary. If it is, try and find alternative routes, allow yourself extra time to get to your destination and make sure that your vehicle is prepared for the journey. 
• Always drive according to the prevailing conditions. Use dipped headlights in poor weather, avoid sudden acceleration and braking and keep your speed down to an appropriate level for the conditions. 
• Do not assume that the roads are free from frost and ice, even if the road looks clear. 
• If you are caught behind a salting vehicle, please keep well back and be patient until the vehicle turns off the road. 
• If you have to abandon your vehicle, try to leave it so that snow ploughs can pass. Leave a note so that you can be contacted when the road has been cleared.

4x4 Response

This service has volunteers available in 4x4's to assist Catergory 1/2 reponders and charities in the area. In the past few days they have delivered meals on wheels, transported home carers, taken GPs on their rounds, towed ambulances out of the snow, and our individual members have helped everyone from panicking mothers trying to get back to their 8 month old baby, through to moving HGV vehicles stuck in supermarket car parks.

If you need assistance:

In Surrey - call Dan Stern on 07979 575059 or 07005 942 911 or visit http://www.southeast4x4resonse.org.uk

In Hampshire and Berkshire - call 07010 099 901 or visit http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk

Current Weather Situation

Click here to see a radar map with the latest weather

Public Transport Notice for Thursday 14th January -

RAIL

National Rail - click here for an update on service disruption across the area

South West Trains

BUSES

Arriva

Countryliner

Safeguard buses

4x4 Response

This service has volunteers available in 4x4's to assist Catergory 1/2 reponders and charities in the area. In the past few days they have delivered meals on wheels, transported home carers, taken GPs on their rounds, towed ambulances out of the snow, and our individual members have helped everyone from panicking mothers trying to get back to their 8 month old baby, through to moving HGV vehicles stuck in supermarket car parks.

If you need assistance:

In Surrey - call Dan Stern on 07979 575059 or 07005 942 911 or visit http://www.southeast4x4resonse.org.uk

In Hampshire and Berkshire - call 07010 099 901 or visit http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk