WHEN 68-year-old East Grinstead resident Michael Emms was widowed in January last year he kept the promise he had made to his late wife Rita and bought a new car. In the weeks leading up to Rita’s death from cancer, the couple had received “wonderful” support from nurses who had come day and night, in […]
Sussex 4×4 Response is a team of volunteers who own 4×4 vehicles across the county. They help out during snowy weather but also help emergency services during things like search operations. The also act as back up for NHS organisations and local councils. This is a radio interview we did with Splash FM – Local […]
Thanks to all our Responders and all individual teams involved in Exercise Operation Boulder today it was a cold start, But a great days training was had by all participants and by comments received go further to compound the value we hold at Sussex 4×4 Response regarding our use in such joint operations where trained […]
Every year public-spirited volunteers get out in their communities and support people who are affected by severe weather conditions. Whether shoveling the snow away from schools or transporting food and medicine to the vulnerable, these volunteers step up for neighbours in trouble. This is the community spirit that lies at the heart of the Big […]
Sussex 4×4 Response – Prepare for Safe Winter Driving Winter is the season requiring most care and preparation if you are to stay safe on the roads. The British winter is unpredictable. Bad weather can strike suddenly, so please make sure you & your vehicle are prepared for these conditions in case the bad weather […]
Winter Emergency Kit What to carry in your car ? Think like a Scout or Guide this Winter and Be Prepared for bad weather as this can strike anytime follow our essential advice that could be a lifesaver. Back in 2010, thousands of motorists found themselves stuck in their cars for up to 15 hours […]
Drivers of 4×4 vehicles from across Sussex are to help police deal with major emergencies in the county. An agreement has been signed by Sussex 4×4 Response, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne and Deputy Chief Constable Giles York that will see the charity’s members support officers at some major incidents. Emergencies such as […]
Sussex 4×4 Response has been very busy providing a vital Service since not long after the snow had started to fall on Friday 18th Jan and throughout the weekend and into the start of the new week, Our Team of 130 volunteers stepped in to provide much needed support in the snow. Sussex 4×4 Response […]
4×4 drivers in Sussex are being asked to join Sussex 4×4 Response in the event of extreme weather in our area. We provide vital emergency back up transport in adverse conditions, our charity helps hospital staff get to work through snow & floods, Driving in the snow is what we are best known for but […]
Heavy rain means a risk of flooded roads. What’s the correct way to tackle standing water in your car? While some cars will get through quite severe floods, there are a number of dangers. Apart from shorted-out electrics on petrol cars, there is also a risk of the engine sucking in water which, being incompressible […]