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Key Public Safety messages during Storm Bram

 

Stay informed & plan ahead

  • Monitor Met Éireann forecasts over the next 24 hrs – conditions may change quickly. Visit Met Éireann for the most up to date information. Information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources.

  • Check Local Authorities websites and social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.

  • Follow advice from emergency services and your local authority.

  • Allow for disruption during Tuesday morning commute - plan extra travel time and reduce speed.

  • Check in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance in case conditions worsen.

 

This is a multi-hazard event - be aware of elevated flood risk and high winds

  • Strong winds can make driving conditions hazardous, especially for the more vulnerable road users, e.g., cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and high sided vehicles. Road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris as trees are in full leaf.

  • Stay away from swollen rivers, streams and flooded riverbanks – banks can collapse without warning, water levels and currents may be far stronger than usual.

  • Do not drive through floodwater – turn back and use another route.

  • Coastal areas may also experience wave overtopping, storm surge, and tidal flooding, especially in low-lying locations. Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades during high tide. The Irish Coast Guard advice remains: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.”

  • People are advised to prepare for the arrival of the storm including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.

  • 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 ESB Networks Power Check Service Interruptions Map in regards to power restoration times.

  • Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to their free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water)