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Be Ready for Winter Conditions

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Some Important Safey Messages for this Winter


 

⚠️ Wintry showers and icy surfaces will lead to difficult travel conditions

⚠️ Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey

⚠️ Take extra care while walking: footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice

 

➡️ Check on elderly, vulnerable and isolated neighbours

➡️ Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys. In an emergency dial 999 or 112

➡️ The Be Winter Ready website https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/aa78b9-be-winter-ready provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.

➡️ People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.

➡️ 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 Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie.