Public Safety Messaging
If there are Orange warnings; members of the public should only make essential journeys while these warnings are in place. Essential services operators will continue to operate services subject to advice from Met Éireann on prevailing local conditions.
- Driving conditions may be hazardous, please drive with care, and be mindful of other road users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists
- High seas; the public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period. The Irish Coast Guard are appealing to people to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”.
- Festival and event organisers are advised to ensure that all temporary structures are safely and securely erected, and to monitor weather updates
- Those camping and caravanning should monitor the forecast, and choose sheltered locations and avoid exposed sites on hillsides or cliffs.
- Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
- ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie. In regards to power restoration times.