With the first snows of winter falling over the weekend, Pilton Equalities Project has drafted a severe weather contingency plan and circulated it to other local organisations for comment and suggestion. PEP staff and volunteers came to the aid of many vulnerable local people last winter and manager Helen Tait is making sure that processes are in place to ensure that frail and elderly residents are protected as winter bites.
“Last winter’s weather was awful and we are making sure we are prepared just in case we see a repeat”, said Helen. “We have contacted other local groups across the area to ensure that we are organised. By working together and supporting each other there is no duplication – it’s important that the help available goes to where it’s most needed”.
Base on three priorities – Food, Heat and Health – PEP’s severe weather plan aims to get assistance to the most isolated members of the community – be that shopping, clearing paths, emergency heating or even setting up soup kitchens if it proves necessary.
Local organisations have been asked to contact PEP with suggestions by telephone on 315 4466 or by email pepequalities@btconnect.com
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