Much More Snow To Fall Today

Much More Snow To Fall Today

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Interactive Video

Business, Life Skills

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The video discusses the proactive measures taken by Birmingham's gritting teams and private companies to combat icy conditions and ensure safety. It highlights the efforts of the Highways Agency and private firms in maintaining open roads and services. The video also covers the preparations at a gritting hub in Southeast England, including fleet strengthening and snow bracket fittings. Additionally, it addresses the Met Office's amber warning and the gritting efforts at Manchester Airport to prevent disruptions similar to those experienced at Heathrow in 2010.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What proactive step has Birmingham taken to address icy conditions?

Installing heated road surfaces

Closing all major roads

Deploying snow plows only

Spreading 120 tons of salt on roads

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization is confident in its resources to handle severe weather?

The Met Office

The Highways Agency

Manchester Airport

Private Britain companies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key focus for private companies during severe weather?

Shutting down operations

Reducing workforce

Bolstering resources to keep vital services open

Increasing product prices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What warning has the Met Office issued for parts of the UK?

A green warning

An amber warning

A red warning

A yellow warning

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure is Manchester Airport taking to prevent flight delays?

Reducing flight schedules

Cancelling all flights

Gritting the runways

Building new runways