Storm Barra: Southwesterly winds later veering northwesterly will reach mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts in excess of 130km/h. Due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely.
Hourly update available on https://www.met.ie/. Enter your location and you will get detailed information on the weather in your area.
Stay safe, stay indoors. Code Red Alert- danger to life.
Schools and colleges are closed. Most stores and gov depts. are closed for one day only,in code red areas for Tues 7th December.
HSE vaccination clinics, court appearances, public transport cancelled.
Log into local Community Facebook pages for local information and listen to your local radio.
Have your candles and matches ready.
Fill some pots with water.
Have batteries in your radio for local news.
Fully charge your phone and power bank.
Do not leave the house, no journeys.
Set fire in fireplace incase power goes.
Have alternative heating, cooking and light systems ready.
Emergency contacts during Storm Barra:
Calling 112 or 999
Call 112 or 999 in a medical emergency when someone is:
- seriously ill
- injured
- at risk of dying
If your vessel is equipped with a radio – then use channel 16 and tell the operator your location. If you do not have a radio, use your phone to call 112 or 999 and ask for Coast Guard.
Watch a video about how to make an emergency call
Speech or hearing impairment
If you’re deaf, have a hearing impairment or speech disorder, you can register for a service that will allow you to text 112 in an emergency.
Watch a video about how to use the 112 text service
Contact Coast Guard
If your vessel is equipped with a radio – then use channel 16 and tell the operator your location. If you do not have a radio, use your phone to call 112 or 999 and ask for Coast Guard.
Gas Networks Ireland emergency line
For gas-related issues you can contact the Gas Networks Ireland helpline on 1800 20 50 50.
ESB Networks emergency line
For incidents involving electricity you can contact the ESB Networks emergency line on 1800 372 999 or +353 21 2382410.
Irish Water
Irish Water have advised that any loss of supply should be reported to their customer care centre number 1850 278 278.
Safety Advice:
Cork Council Council https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/news/met-eireann-status-red-wind-warning-storm-barra
Cork County Council’s Crisis Management Team have convened this afternoon in response to this weather warning and have reviewed preparations throughout the day with Council response crews on standby.
Cork County Council is asking members of the public to shelter in place and stay at home for the duration of the Red Warning.
At Home – Before the Storm
- Tie down loose items outside that cannot be brought in.
- Have a torch, spare batteries and a battery radio ready
- Stay indoors –and keep pets in.
- Clear windowsills and close curtains to protect against flying glass.
- If gas, electricity or water supplies are cut off, contact if possible the relevant services.
- Keep in contact with family and neighbours especially people living alone.
At Home – After the Storm
- As soon as it is safe, rope off or protect damaged areas to prevent injury from falling masonry, roof tiles or broken glass
ANNETTE J DUNLEA 
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