There is chaos forcast for the south east as several centimetres of snow are forcast for the next 24 hours. Asked if th they were ready the local councils replied " at present we do not have the capacity to deal with
this unusual weather and will be asking for assistance from the govenment." The responce from govenment is "if it becomes nessesery to provide aid for to the local authorities we will try and accomidate them in theirtime of need, but only if all requests are considered to be of a nature that would require such aid and that the local authourities can foot part of the bill."
Local army and airforce bases are on standby for the evacuation of all important personel from the areas that could be affected so that it will be "business as usual" in the City. When asked about members of the public
there was a vague reference to them getting aid but most would have to fend for themselves. Asked about the proposed actions people from the town of Longfield Hill gave this response; "why should we be allowed to
suffer while the privelaged few are taken to safety?" "how are we supposed to live under these conditions?""how will we be be able to entertain friends and shop for our wines spirits and food?" "how will I be able to attend my gym classes?"
One lady was asked if the fact she had a Range Rover would allow her to get about to which she replied; "my Range Rover is not designed for a few inches of snow it is my pride and joy and status symbol and is therefore staying in ones garage!" Several othere 4 x 4 owners agreed with her and would be following her example and not risking their beloved status symbols. Another reaction was that the authorities should beprepared for anything the weather can throw at them and that is why they pay their council tax. When it was pointed out that their 4 x 4's where designed for these conditions one fainted and the other stated he would be consulting his lawyer for the inferance that he should risk his life in a few centimetres of snow in a veichle designed for running about town.
If this forcast is proven right we can only conclude that the home counties will grind to a halt quicker than a sleeping tortoise. Therefore we advise that the home counties residents especially those in Kent stay
indoors untill the snow either thaws or until the council can clear the roads. The authorities are quoting that all major highways should be cleared in a maximum of 6 hours and are appologising in advance for any
inconvenience the situation may cause. As a precaution they will deliver restaurant meals to home bound peopleso as to be sure they are fed.
