Weather Alert - Significant Flooding Possible

Significant flooding possible in South Dublin: River and surface water flooding is expected on Friday and into the weekend, in part due to the recent rainfall earlier this week which has led to saturated grounds and swollen rivers, combined with the upcoming heavy rainfall expected.

• Stay away from swollen rivers, streams and flooded riverbanks – banks can collapse without warning.
• Avoid open riverbanks and canal paths in flood conditions – water levels and currents may be far stronger than usual.
• Slow down, increase stopping distances and watch for surface water and debris on roads
• If the road ahead is flooded, do not enter – turn around and find another route.
• Do not try to walk through floodwater: Just a few inches of fast-moving water can knock you off your feet; deeper water can move a car
• Follow advice from emergency services and your local authority.
• Intense rainfall even over a short period may overwhelm urban drainage systems
• Avoid contact with floodwater where possible; it may be contaminated with sewage, chemicals or sharp debris.
• Farmers in affected areas are advised to move vehicles, machinery and livestock to higher ground before flooding arrives, where possible.
• 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 Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie.  In regards to power restoration times.

Contact SDCC on 01 4149000or01 4574907 out of business hours with any issues

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