Thursday 3 October: Update from the National Emergency Coordination Group

Met Éireann’s current forecasts indicate that Storm Lorenzo will move across the country during Thursday into Friday morning, moving North-West to South-East across the country, potentially bringing strong winds, rain and the threat of coastal flooding. Met Éireann have issued weather warnings and advisories and these are available on the Met website.

Met Éireann will continue to monitor and warnings and advisories will be updated throughout the storm.

The National Emergency Coordination Group met today (3 October 2019) in anticipation of the arrival of Storm Lorenzo.

Preventative actions taken to date include the installation of sandbags, and temporary flood defences. Some road closures in coastal areas have been implemented also.

Relevant departments and agencies remain in a state of preparedness in expectation of the arrival of Storm Lorenzo. An Garda Síochána continue to prepare, cooperate and report in conjunction with other emergency services.

Key Public Safety & Information Messages

• detailed Public Safety Messaging will continue through Thursday
• people are advised to monitor news and other local sources of information
• ESB Networks will advise customers of estimated times for the restoration of power in affected areas from tomorrow, Friday 4 October. This information can be accessed via the powercheck app and on 1850 372 999
• Irish Water have advised that any loss of supply should be reported to their customer care centre number 1850 278 278

The public are again reminded to monitor Met Éireann forecasts for their area and to be aware of the weather conditions and to heed safety warnings. Information is available across social media platforms and other traditional media sources.

The National Emergency Coordination Group is continuing to monitor and prepare for the storm and will meet again tomorrow, 4 October at 12pm to review the developing situation.