Press release
National Emergency Coordination Group update on severe weather - Tuesday 13 December
From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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The National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) met again this morning (Tuesday 13 December) to assess the national and local picture during the ongoing cold weather this week.
Met Éireann has advised that temperatures will remain very low for the rest of the week, bringing a range of wintry hazards including severe frost, ice, and some wintry showers.
A status yellow low temperature / ice warning will remain in place for the entire country all week.
Current indications suggest a return to milder conditions at the weekend.
Due to the current weather conditions Irish Water is urging the public to conserve water, take simple steps to reduce excessive use, and not to leave taps running. Please report any leakages to Irish Water by contacting their Customer Care Team – available 24/7 on 1800 278 278.
More advice is available from Irish Water.
Otherwise, the general advice to the public remains the same, including:
The Be Winter Ready website provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.
Today’s meeting of the NECG was convened by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in its role as Lead Government Department for the response to severe weather events.
The NECG will continue to monitor the situation over the coming days.