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Storm Eunice

In preparation for the impending Storm Eunice, Louth County Council Severe Weather Assessment Team met today to assess the situation and to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place.

 Louth County Council wishes to advise that because of predicted high tides and storm surges there is a risk of flooding in parts of Louth in the coming days. 

 The risk of flooding is highest on Friday 18th February around noon in Dundalk and Drogheda.

Areas in Dundalk prone to flooding include:

  • The Inner Relief Road
  • Fairgreen Road
  • Newry Road
  • Blackrock, Main Street,
  • Annagassan, Coast Rd

 Areas in Drogheda prone to flooding include:

  • The Marsh Road
  • Ship Street
  • Baltray Road
  • Wellington Quay
  • Usher’s Corner
  • Merchant/North Quay.

In the event of flooding occurring, the Council urges the public to avoid these areas and to exercise extreme caution and take due care.

 Sand bags are available in strategic locations throughout the county:

Dundalk

  • Machinery Yard
  • Dundalk Town Council Yard
  • Bush
  • Blackrock (along the promenade)

 Drogheda

  • LCC Greenlanes yard
  • North Quay at Mayorality St junction
  • Wellington Quay at Bru
  • Ship Street
  • Ushers Corner  
  • Queensborough

 Property owners in areas of risk should prepare and take precautions to protect themselves and their property.

 The Council may also close all parks, playgrounds, piers and harbours on Friday due to high winds forecast.

 Members of the public can contact Louth County Council’s Customer Services Desk on 042 9335457 during normal office hours after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number or info@louthcoco.ie.  Also follow us on twitter @louthcoco or register for Mapalerter for local alerts @ www.mapalerter.ie for up to date information. 

 General public safety advice:

  • stay away from all coastal areas for the duration of the Met Éireann warnings
  • Necessary travel only in Orange conditions - All road users should be aware of the hazardous travelling conditions. Motorists should slow down and be aware of the dangers of fallen trees, electricity cables and debris. High sided vehicles, cyclists and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable during this time
  • keep mobile phone charged
  • it is critical that people never ever touch or approach fallen wires, stay safe and stay clear of fallen or damage electricity wires, and contact ESB Networks at 1800 372 999

 Louth County Council will continue to monitor the situation.