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Cork City Council preparing for Storm Eunice

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Updated 17th February 2022 17:00

Cork City Council is advising members of the public to stay at home for the duration of the Red Wind Warning issued by Met Éireann for Cork and Kerry. 

 

This warning has advised there will be a period of “severe and potentially damaging winds” in Cork City and County between 3.00am and 8:00 a.m. on Friday, 18th February 2022.  A further Orange weather warning is in place for Cork between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Friday also with heavy rain and strong winds expected throughout.

 

Cork City Council has activated its Severe Weather Plan.  Its Severe Weather Assessment Team has met to prepare for the potential impact of the severe weather on the city.  The Crisis Management Team will meet this afternoon.

 

Cork City Council is advising the public as follows:

 

  • Do not go outside during the period that the Red warning is in place; 
  • Do not make unnecessary journeys during the period of the Orange warning.  If you must travel, take care when doing so, as conditions may be hazardous and there may be debris on roads;
  • Take care as structural damage may have occurred to buildings;
  • Stay away from exposed quays, coasts, rivers and lakes;
  • Stay away from any fallen electricity lines or trees;
  • Take measures to secure any loose outdoor items such as temporary structures, parasols, trampolines, etc.;
  • Secure any construction sites, including plant, materials, and fencing;
  • Continue to monitor Met Éireann and Cork City Council social media and website for updates.

 

There is no flooding predicted for Cork City during the period of the storm.

 

Cork City Council’s Operations crews will be on the ground from 08:00 a.m. after the red warning has lifted to assess and to deal with any damage or obstruction caused by the storm.  Emergency Services will be on standby.

 

Please take care and drive with extra caution on Friday morning (once the red warning expires) when travelling to work or other appointments as there may be debris on the roads following the strong overnight winds.

 

The City Council’s Customer Service Unit (CSU) has extended its Friday opening hours and will be available from 08:00 a.m. on Friday morning, to allow members of the public contact us with any issue that may arise due to this severe weather event. The CSU can be contacted on 021-4924000.  

 

The Emergency Services may be contacted by dialling 112 or 999.

 

ESB Networks 24 Hour Emergency number is 1800 372 999 or 021 2382410.

 

Cork City Council public services such as offices, parks, multi storey car parks at Paul St and North Main Street, civic amenity sites and libraries will not open to the public until the later time of 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, to ensure the safety of service users and staff. Our Severe Weather Team continue to monitor the situation.