Cork County Council Storm Barra Update 4.00PM

A Met Éireann Red Wind Warning for Storm Barra remains in place until 21.00 tonight with a Met Eireann Orange Wind Warning in effect until 06.00 Wednesday December 8th and a Yellow Wind and Rain Warning in effect until 18.00 Wednesday December 8th.

Cork County Council’s Crisis Management Team convened again this afternoon and continues to ask members of the public to not become complacent, to stay at home and to avoid any unnecessary activity during this Red Warning phase which, upon expiration, will be followed by prolonged strong winds and rain.

The Council is aware of a significant number of locations with fallen trees and debris together with localised spot flooding across Cork County. Members of the public are again requested to avoid any unnecessary activity and travel. The public are advised to stay wherever they are indoors until the red warning has passed and to check for updates from Met Eireann and via social media.

Council crews are currently on standby with services curtailed to critical and life and health-threatening incidents to ensure the safety of staff and members of the public during a Red Weather Warning event. Clean up operational arrangements will begin as soon as it is safe to do so from tomorrow morning at first light.

Cork County Council wishes to advise road users to be aware of the danger posed by high winds. Driving conditions may be hazardous with surface flooding and debris possible. Motorists are advised to drive with caution during heavy rain, not to drive through flood waters and be conscious of cyclists and pedestrians.

With strong gusts and high waves predicted tomorrow people are urged to refrain from visiting coastal areas. Members of the public are advised to stay high, stay dry and stay away from the coast, rivers and lakes.

Issues such as fallen trees, flooding and road damage can be reported by calling 021 4276891 between 9am and 5pm or via the Council’s Emergency Out of Hours number 021 4800048.

In the event of a disruption to power supply, please contact ESB Networks at 1800 372999. Fallen or grounded wires should be avoided and the public are advised to call ESB in assisting with the identification of fallen wires.

In the event of a disruption to water supply, please contact Irish Water at 1800 278278.

In the event of an emergency call 999 or 112 and request the Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Gardaí or Irish Coastguard as appropriate. DO NOT assume others will do this.

Cork County Council will continue to provide updates on this site and across the Council’s social media channels @Corkcoco.