Winter advice for Lanarkshire homes and businesses from broadband network Openreach

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The UK’s largest phone and broadband network has provided some useful winter advice for Lanarkshire homes and businesses.Openreach is warning there could be disruption if there is a repeat of the 2021/22 storm season, which saw several named storms hit Scotland, including three in one week in February.Since then, the company has been reviewing its approach to extreme weather, making sure its 3000 Scottish engineers have the best possible specialist winter kit; looking at whether the network can be re-routed in areas that have proved particularly vulnerable to storms in recent years; and reviewing how information on any disruption is shared with communities.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The firm is also offering some useful tips for phone and broadband users.Tell your provider if you’re vulnerable: Let your phone or broadband provider - the company you pay your bill to - know if you or a family member is vulnerable (Ofcom publishes useful guidance on this], so you’ll be prioritised, wherever possible, during any repair work. Prepare for an outage: Make sure your mobile phone and any spare battery packs are fully charged if you know extreme weather is approaching.

It could provide you with vital access to help, online services and contact with friends and family. Report damage: Outages can