Clare County Council sets up Emergency Helpline
Date issued: 16/10/17
All updates relating to Storm Ophelia from County Clare will be posted on Twitter (@clarecoco) and Clare County Council’s weather emergency website (www.clarecoconotices.ie).
In response to the ongoing threat of severe weather affecting County Clare during Monday, Clare County Council has established an Emergency Helpline (1890 252 943) to deal with requests for assistance from the public in relation to fallen trees, blocked roads, flooding and other non-life threatening incidences.
Members of the public with water services queries should contact the Irish Water helpline number on 1850 278 278.
Clare’s principal emergency response agencies are advising members of the public and services providers to avoid any non-urgent travel due to the Red Alert weather warning in place. Clare County Council, An Garda Síochána and the HSE have discussed the necessary plans for responding to the Status Red weather warning.
Meanwhile, Clare County Council has confirmed that all Local Authority public buildings and facilities, including Áras Contae an Chláir, Area Offices, Civic Amenity sites, leisure facilities, library branches and visitor attractions, will close at 11.00 a.m. The Local Authority response to the severe weather will continue to be operated from Áras Contae an Chláir.
Content Last Updated/Reviewed: 16/10/17
