Movement
Sort small garden debris into manageable loads, avoid unstable branches and recognise when storm clearance needs professional help.
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Wait until conditions are safe, check for hazards and clear only small, loose debris in manageable loads.
Choose only light tasks you can do comfortably, or arrange help. Follow any existing clinical restrictions. If pain is new, worsening or affecting walking, get medical advice before attempting demanding clearance.
No. Gloves do not remove the risk from sharp or contaminated objects. Keep people away from the area and arrange suitable collection rather than reaching blindly into leaves or bags.
Keep children away until an adult has checked for sharp objects, damaged trees and unstable structures. Any later involvement should be limited to light, supervised tasks away from the clearance route.
Do not step into traffic or cut it yourself to reopen the route. Keep clear and report the obstruction to the relevant local authority or property manager, using their official reporting instructions.
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