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18/02/2022
Agencies Continue To Monitor Storm Eunice
Multi-agency partners are continuing to monitor the situation as Storm Eunice moves across Northern Ireland, with two Yellow weather warnings in place for snow and wind.
The weather conditions could lead to debris on the roads, fallen trees and spray or large waves on exposed and vulnerable coastal areas. As always in wintry conditions the Department will salt the main routes with our 130 gritters and 12 specialist snow blowers available to keep the road network open where possible. Arrangements are also in place to enlist the help of contractors and local farmers to assist in efforts to assist with snow clearing operations on local roads.
Traffic disruption is possible and the public are being asked to consider their journeys and take extra care when travelling.
The Department's roads and rivers teams have also been checking and clearing road gullies and drainage inlet structures as necessary. Monitoring of water levels and tides has been ongoing and will continue until the weather warnings have elapsed. Regional Community Resilience Groups have also been advised of weather warnings and to make appropriate preparations.
The flood incident line has been advised to expect an increased number of calls and is working to ensure it has the requisite staffing capacity for the duration of the weather events.
To report incidents of flooding, please contact the flooding incident line on 0300 2000 100. Calls taken by the incident line staff are passed to the relevant responding Agency.
You can report an obstruction at: nidirect - Report an obstruction on a road or street
Regular updates and advice and guidance for road users is available at: Trafficwatchni
Advice and information on the current weather warnings is available at: nidirect - Strong winds and snow warning - information and advice
Further advice on driving in adverse weather conditions is also available at: nidirect - Driving in adverse weather conditions leaflet
The weather conditions could lead to debris on the roads, fallen trees and spray or large waves on exposed and vulnerable coastal areas. As always in wintry conditions the Department will salt the main routes with our 130 gritters and 12 specialist snow blowers available to keep the road network open where possible. Arrangements are also in place to enlist the help of contractors and local farmers to assist in efforts to assist with snow clearing operations on local roads.
Traffic disruption is possible and the public are being asked to consider their journeys and take extra care when travelling.
The Department's roads and rivers teams have also been checking and clearing road gullies and drainage inlet structures as necessary. Monitoring of water levels and tides has been ongoing and will continue until the weather warnings have elapsed. Regional Community Resilience Groups have also been advised of weather warnings and to make appropriate preparations.
The flood incident line has been advised to expect an increased number of calls and is working to ensure it has the requisite staffing capacity for the duration of the weather events.
To report incidents of flooding, please contact the flooding incident line on 0300 2000 100. Calls taken by the incident line staff are passed to the relevant responding Agency.
You can report an obstruction at: nidirect - Report an obstruction on a road or street
Regular updates and advice and guidance for road users is available at: Trafficwatchni
Advice and information on the current weather warnings is available at: nidirect - Strong winds and snow warning - information and advice
Further advice on driving in adverse weather conditions is also available at: nidirect - Driving in adverse weather conditions leaflet
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