Yellow wind warning for Cork, Ireland

23/10/2020 at 10:00 GMT+2

• Met Eireann issued a flood warning for Cork area, and there is a chance of some localised flooding
• The yellow wind warning is in place from midnight 23th October until 11 am on Saturday

Safety Advice

How to prepare 

• Postpone outdoor activities
• Secure outdoor objects that could blow away and cause damage
• Know your evacuation routes
• Be aware of your location
• Get Emergency supplies
• Make a plan in case of disaster
• Keep a list of emergency numbers handy
• Make sure important documents are safe in waterproof containers
• Be prepared for power outages
• Charge your mobile phone to ensure you have a reception
• Ensure pets and animals are in a safe area

How to stay safe

• Take safe shelter immediately inside a sturdy building, away from windows, doors and electrical appliances.
• If there is no shelter around you, stay away from trees
• Avoid metal
• Stay out of water
• Do not use your cell phone during a thunderstorm
• Floodwater is dangerous – never drive, walk or ride through floodwater
• Floodwater is toxic – never play or swim in floodwater
• Avoid landline telephones and unplug all unnecessary electrical appliances, as telephone lines and metal pipes conduct electricity
• Do not go outside to repair damage while the storm is in progress
• Open internal doors only as needed, and close them behind you

After the storm

• Be careful not to touch any electrical/telephone cables that have been blown down or are still hanging
• Do not walk too close to walls, buildings and trees as they could have been weakened
• Avoid flooded areas
• Check your home and property for damage.
• Do not drive through affected areas unless it is necessary
• Use the internet, radio and local media for news updates