Thanet council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency protocol (SWEP) due to overnight temperatures of below zero forecast for next three nights.
The action is triggered when the night time temperature is predicted to be zero degrees Celsius or below for three consecutive nights.
When the protocol is triggered, the council provide emergency accommodation for any person sleeping rough in the district so that it can prevent unnecessary deaths during the cold snap.
SWEP should be implemented on the first night of the severe weather forecast and means the authority will work in partnership with the voluntary sector, using homelessness grants and council funds to ensure rough sleepers are provided with shelter.
Call 01843 577277 for emergency accommodation support or click here for more details
