Donegal County Council has issued a number of key public safety messages ahead of what is expected to be a heavy night of sleet, ice and snow in many parts of the county.
Heavy sleet is already falling in some parts.
The council are appealing to people who must travel on the county’s roads to take all necessary precautions.
A Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning is in place from 8pm tonight until 10am on Wednesday morning.
The public is advised that:
- Wintry showers and icy surfaces will lead to difficult travel conditions
- Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey
- Take extra care while walking: footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice
- Check on elderly, vulnerable and isolated neighbours
- Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys. In an emergency dial 999 or 112
- The Be Winter Ready website https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/aa78b9-be-winter-ready provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.
- People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
- Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
- ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie.
- Register for local updates on www.mapalerter.ie/donegal
- Donegal gritting routes: http://bit.ly/DonegalGrittingMap
