Storm Chandra Information

During the Yellow Rain Warning, please see important information below.

Heavy rain and showers are expected over the next few days. As river levels are high and the ground is already saturated please be aware this could lead to localised flooding and river flooding. Crews are currently working on clean up, debris removal and flood protection preparation.  

If you are affected by Storm Chandra please contact SDCC at 01414900 or our out of hours emergency number 01 4574907. Support is also available for households and businesses affected by Storm Chandra more information here.

Please follow the below advice.

• Monitor Met Éireann forecasts – conditions may change quickly. Visit https://www.met.ie/and Met Éireann for the most up to date information.
• Check www.sdcc.ie and our social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.
• Allow for disruption when commuting over the coming days.
• Plan extra travel time and reduce speed.
• Expect surface water, debris and poor visibility.
• Stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals – water levels may rise quickly.
• Keep children and pets away from waterways and flooded areas.
• Do not drive through floodwater – turn back and use another route.
• Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades during high tide.
• The Irish Coast Guard advice remains: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.”
• Check in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance in case conditions worsen.

• 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.
• Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to their free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.

Check our website or social media channels for updates and info, stay safe!