'Stand clear of fallen wires,' Carlow County Council issue update on Storm Lorenzo

Met Éireann's Status Yellow wind and rainfall warnings for Ireland have now expired as Carlow has seen the worst of Storm Lorenzo. 

Flood protection barriers and measures were put in place by Carlow County Council in areas identified at risk of flooding.

A stock of sandbags is permanently on standby that can be deployed at short notices but only where the requirement arises. 

Emergency crews were on standby over the course of Thursday night and will respond as necessary. 

Carlow County Council’s normal out of hours phone line will be in operation (with the exception of Water Service Issues) – 059 9170300. 

For Water related issues call 1890 278 278 

In the event of emergency call 999 or 112 

ESB 1850 372 999 

Public Advice:

• Any fallen trees on public roads should be reported to the Council 

• Stand clear of fallen wires 

• In the event of emergency the public are urged to have their Eircode and ESB MPRN to hand 

• Mobile phones should be kept fully charged and replacement batteries available for flashlights