Cold weather leads to immediate difficulty sleeping

Predictions of freezing temperatures have led the council to guarantee short stays for rough sleepers in icy weather.

Reading Borough Council, along with homeless charity St Mungo’s, has activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) and said this will remain in place until at least Monday.

The response was triggered when temperatures at or below 0C were predicted for at least three consecutive nights, the official said.

These experiences have been experienced in many parts of the country. first snowfall of winter.

Councilor Matt Yeo, housing officer, said: “We are acutely aware that rough sleepers on our streets face further threats when the weather gets colder, as it has this week, and I am pleased to see SWEP is now in place.” to protect them.

“Please report anyone you see having trouble sleeping Street Connection “So we can make sure they are offered help.”

The council is being assisted by the Salvation Army, YMCA Reading and Launchpad Reading in providing additional spaces required during the emergency protocol.