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Storm Jorge: Severe weather
warning for Donegal
28.02.20
MET Éireann have issued
a status orange wind warning for County Donegal
starting from 12 noon on Saturday, 29th February,
until 3am on Sunday, 1st March, as a result of Storm
Jorge making landfall. In addition there is also a
status yellow rain warning in place during this
period.
The weather forecast suggests strong damaging gusts
right through Saturday and into early Sunday
morning. Given the extent of rainfall over the past
three weeks the ground is at saturation point and
with the combination of weakened ground and high
winds there is a high likelihood of trees falling
during this period. Electricity and telecom cables
will also be vulnerable.
As this period of unsettled weather is approaching
its third week people are being asked to keep an eye
out for elderly neighbours or other vulnerable
people who may be affected by either localised
flooding or by blocked access routes due to fallen
trees / power lines. There is also a risk of power
outages over the weekend due to fallen power lines
and people are advised to put practical measures in
place such as having their mobile phones charged and
to have a torch or lamp readily available.
Motorists are being reminded to take extra care
while driving and to keep an eye out for fallen
trees and power lines and to be aware that there is
a high possibility of encountering flooded roads as
well over the weekend.
The Irish Coast Guard is also advising the public
along coastal areas to ‘Stay back, stay high and
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Given the limitations
on Council resources to respond to all possible
locations, the Council is asking property owners /
occupiers in areas susceptible to surface water
flooding, to take proactive measures themselves
including erecting flood barriers / sandbags to
protect their properties.
Donegal County Council can be contacted during
normal business hours on 074 91 53900 and in the
event of an out of hours emergency the Council can
be contacted on 074 91 72288. For emergencies
requiring the assistance of the Fire Service call
999 or 112.
You can keep up to date on conditions by signing up
for free alerts to your phone by registering at www.mapalerter.com
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