Older people have been asked to take extra care following the status yellow weather warning issued for Donegal between Friday and Saturday morning.
High winds and disruptive conditions are expected this Friday night as Storm Hannah arrives from the Atlantic.
Donegal is expected to escape the worst of the potentially damaging storm, which will hit the southwest coast of the country this afternoon.
Heavy winds with mean speeds of 50-65km/h with gusts of 90 to 110 km/h are expected during the night.
ALONE is advising older people who are concerned about their own wellbeing during the stormy weather to call for assistance and help if needed.
The volunteer group is also calling on members of the public to check on their older neighbours and assist them if they need to travel to the local shop or post office during the bad weather.
Seán Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, said: “Following a status yellow weather warning for across the country, we are calling on all members of the public to remember their older neighbours living alone and to consider their needs. We’re advising older people to be prepared by ensuring they have adequate heat, medication, food and to stay indoors where possible.”
Further information, including advice and tips for older people in extreme weather conditions, can be found on www.alone.ie.
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