People are being urged to stay safe and be prepared for poor weather when the Olympic torch arrives in Lichfield.

Thousands are expected to line the streets as the flame makes its journey from the National Arboretum, through Steethay and the city centre before leaving the area in Hopwas.

But West Midlands Ambulance Service are reminding people to make sure they’re prepared for the Great British weather.

Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer Steve Wheaton said: “Living in England we should all be used to the wet weather, yet many people still forget the essentials when it’s raining. Given that heavy rain showers are forecast for the weekend, Saturday in particular, we urge people to wear appropriate footwear, waterproofs and take an umbrella if you’re planning to watch the torch relay.

“Our advice is for people to be sensible and reduce the chances of them needing our medical help. The last thing we want is for a fantastic occasion to be spoilt and people to miss the torch relay completely.”

Founder of Lichfield Live and editor of the site.

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Andy
11 years ago

Careful with the umbrellas as well, you might have someone’s eye out. You could avoid all weather related dangers by staying at home and watching the torch on TV with a nice cup of tea. If you do this though you have to be extra careful as most accidents happen in the home.

The Badger
11 years ago

Thanks for the sage advice Mr Wheaton. Another means of avoiding all that nasty wet weather is to ram your head up your back passage…

Cynic
11 years ago

“Saturday in particular, we urge people to wear appropriate footwear, waterproofs and take an umbrella if you’re planning to watch the torch relay.”

Is that the level of intelligence we presume the general public have – we have to tell adults how to dress.

Ruth Sneddon
11 years ago

Worried about that flame too. Should it be replaced with orange and yellow paper?

Annette Rubery
11 years ago

Goodness me, Ruth, no! Do you know how dangerous paper cuts can be?

Ruth Sneddon
11 years ago

Annette, good point, well made. You’ve now got me thinking we should call the whole thing off, it’s just too risky.

Jenny Palfrey
11 years ago

Will they be allowed to run with the Torch?

Running with a naked flame seems rather questionable, especially as we all know running with scissors is not allowed.

Frankly, I’m surprised the government has sanctioned such irresponsibility.

Beacon Street Blog
11 years ago

Think of the children! Won’t SOMEBODY think of the CHILDREN?!

Pat
11 years ago

Maybe they should forget the torch and carry a child wrapped in yellow waterproof
paper.