As Ireland faces severe weather conditions, understanding how to respond to a Red Weather Warning is crucial for public safety. Here’s your comprehensive guide on what to do – and what to avoid – during these extreme weather events.
Do’s:
- Stay indoors and avoid all unnecessary travel
- Keep emergency numbers readily available
- Charge all communication devices and have portable chargers ready
- Stock up on essential supplies, including medications
- Secure outdoor furniture and remove potential projectiles from gardens
- Monitor official weather updates from Met Éireann
- Check on elderly neighbours and vulnerable community members
- Keep torches and batteries accessible in case of power outages
- Have an emergency kit prepared with first-aid supplies
Don’t:
- Drive unless absolutely necessary
- Attempt to photograph or video extreme weather conditions
- Walk near coastal areas or flood-prone locations
- Ignore evacuation notices from authorities
- Leave pets or livestock exposed to severe conditions
- Take unnecessary risks for social media content
- Wait until the last minute to prepare
- Venture out to “experience” the severe weather
Emergency Contacts:
- Emergency Services: 112 or 999
- ESB Networks (power outages): 1800 372 999
- Local Garda Station Click Here for Garda Station Contact Details
