Prepare For Wet Winter Weather With Temporary Warehouses

Winter in the UK can be very unpredictable, varying between a relatively mild climate to extreme conditions.

Already this year, we have seen many areas of the country covered in snow, and weather forecasters have predicted that the next occurrence may even result in blizzards.

WX Charts has predicted depths of 7cm are likely to hit northern England at the end of January, with the temperature also dropping to a low of -7C. 

Prior to this, the Met Office has revealed there will be lots of heavy rain across most of the UK, with yellow weather warnings being issued for some areas in the south of England. 

Therefore, it is essential that business owners prepare themselves for this inclement weather, particularly if they have products to protect from damage. 

How emergency shelters can help businesses

With unpredictable weather on the horizon, businesses cannot be confident their current storage solutions or freight services will work as effectively as they should. 

Therefore, it is always a good idea to have an emergency plan to store their goods somewhere that is secure, as well as dry. 

Here are some reasons why emergency pop-up shelters could be the ideal solution:

- Mitigates against the risk of warehouses becoming damaged

If the usual warehouse is located on a flood plain or in an area that often sees heavy snow, there is a good chance the building itself could become damp or damaged.

In this case, the goods inside are also at risk of being destroyed, as leaks from the roof or floor could make them wet. 

Furthermore, lots of snow on the roof could make the structure vulnerable, and if part of it comes away, all the products inside will be open to the elements and will need to be moved immediately before they become damaged.

Therefore, relocating the items before the onset of wintry weather to a pop-up warehouse that is situated in an area less known for its turbulent conditions could save their goods. 

Subsequently, this could save businesses a considerable amount of money.

- Protects against risks during transportation

Transportation of goods becomes a big problem when the weather is bad, as the UK is not fully equipped to deal with such extreme weather changes.

Poor weather can reduce visibility, make stopping distances harder to predict, cause roads to become slippery, make it harder to see road markings, and affect the vehicle’s battery power. 

Tyres with poor tread are more likely to skid on the snow and ice; screenwash could freeze at very low temperatures, while grit can make windscreens dirty and harder to look through; and braking distances increase. 

Therefore, there is more likely to be accidents on the road during snowy conditions. This could delay journey times, whether your delivery vehicle is involved in the incident themselves or stuck in traffic because of one. 

If goods need to be kept in a certain state, it could be worth moving them to an interim shelter to break up long journeys. This makes it less likely they will become damaged. 

Pop-up warehouses also help companies offload their goods quickly if their vehicles are no longer able to operate because the weather conditions are so bad.