The Meath County Council Severe Weather Assessment team has met to put preparations in place for the yellow snow and ice weather warning this weekend. 

The Council has sufficient salt to ensure that designated routes are gritted. You can view the gritting routes on our website at https://bit.ly/MeathWinterGrittingRoutes. Snow ploughs have been attached to the gritting trucks to clear any snow accumulation if necessary.

We urge motorists to adjust their driving to suit the road conditions and the prevailing weather. Additional key safety messages are included below: 

Key Safety Messages:

• 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.
• Uisce Éireann Customers can check their website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via our 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. People can also sign up online to free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.
• People are advised to conserve water, and visit https://www.water.ie for advice
• Farmers are advised to take all precautions when dealing with livestock and possibly working alone
• People travelling long journeys check weather/ road conditions not just where they are starting from, but at their destination and along the route, as conditions may vary significantly.