Cork City Council activates severe weather plan ahead of Storm Éowyn

Olivia Kelleher

Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team met on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the weather warnings associated with Storm Éowyn.

The local authority has activated its Severe Weather Plan to prepare for the potential impact of the severe weather expected in the city.

Members of the public are asked not to go outside during the period the red warning is in place and not to 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.

"Make sure to charge mobile devices and ensure you have a working torch to hand.

"Take measures to secure any loose outdoor items such as temporary structures, parasols, trampolines, etc and secure any construction sites.”

Meanwhile, there is no river flooding predicted for Cork City during the period of the storm. No tidal flooding is expected within the city centre.

The City Council’s Customer Service Unit (CSU) can be contacted on 021 4924000,.

The public counters in Cork City Hall will be open after noon on Friday.

Cork City Council’s Accommodation Placement Service office will open from 2pm to 4pm on Friday.

Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team and Operations crews will continue to monitor the situation.