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Storm Ophelia - General Discussion/Local reports - See MOD NOTE Post #1

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'Scuse me if I'm breaking any rules of Weather here with another thread, but didn't want to derail the main thread with too much chatter.

Guessing a lot of people (particularly us mostly-lurkers) might be in the same boat as me - not really sure what this all means on the ground in terms of preparation - and even if it's not too awful, I for one would prefer to be over-prepared rather than under-prepared! (At the moment, I don't feel that prepared at all!)

I'm living in a pretty exposed place for this particular set of indicators (on a narrow, south-west jutting peninsula off the Galway coast) and thus somewhat nervous about it. We're moving the bedroom to the sitting room as I've always been a bit dubious about the tall trees on that side of the house, but apart from that, sheltering the car (somehow) and ensuring there's as little potential debris as possible, I'm a bit at a loss. Water, candles might be an idea to get in.

Any more experienced people have ideas? Or what are others in the firing line doing?

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weldoninhio

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

A lot of people USED TO work for them,they don't care about their staff.What would happen if a tree fell on somebody travelling there just because bosses are worried that some eejit needs help to use their iPhone.

Was the same in An Irish Bank I used to work for. When the bad snow and ice hit a few years back they made people come in. Annual leave wasn’t even offered because the “limit” was already reached.

sjb25

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

A lot of people USED TO work for them,they don't care about their staff.What would happen if a tree fell on somebody travelling there just because bosses are worried that some eejit needs help to use their iPhone.

Tell me bout it sh1thole place to work but that's another story

My name is URL

alibab wrote: »

But where does it end if they issue a alert for people not to go to work what happens when nurses and doctors etc don’t turn up to staff hospitals etc . They have to get in there cars in the morning and go to work regardless of any weather that is out there . What about the paramedics etc who have to drive in this weather they just can’t not turn up to work . I am a front line worker in a red zone that will have to travel to work at peak time in the morning when this is to hit . The option is not there not to turn up for work .

There's a difference between vital services like that and bloody call centers though, ffs like!

People not turning up in a call center for 1 day isn't going to have a detrimental affect on the country or its population

J Mysterio

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

You will have tomorrow.

Hahaha

dirkmeister

Why don't they just issue a full red warning and be done with it?!

This seems like valuable time is being lost.

__..__

So if it's a red alert can you stay home and tell your boss to go fuk himself if he insists you travel.

clairewithani

I might be a LITTLE worried now

Cantona's Collars

Heard that the County Hall in Wexford is closed tomorrow yet staff who are out on the ground are to turn up as normal.

_Kaiser_

alibab wrote: »

But where does it end if they issue a alert for people not to go to work what happens when nurses and doctors etc don’t turn up to staff hospitals etc . They have to get in there cars in the morning and go to work regardless of any weather that is out there . What about the paramedics etc who have to drive in this weather they just can’t not turn up to work . I am a front line worker in a red zone that will have to travel to work at peak time in the morning when this is to hit . The option is not there not to turn up for work .

Paramedics, doctors, nurses, fire and Gardai - yes

Admin staff, non-emergency patients - no

WhiteMemento9 wrote: »

Once in a lifetime event. Just issue the country wide red warning and keep people safe. 'We might issue one later' so that it makes it almost impossible for people to plan ahead properly for the morning. The mind boggles at the ineptitude.

That would require a decision one way or another and we have a Taoiseach too concerned about his public image and bending to lobbying as a result. You can be sure the discussions ARE taking place.. they just want "someone else" to make the call.

Even if they get it wrong and it's not as bad as expected (fingers crossed) then they claim credit for acting in the interests of public safety.. but that would upset the business folk.

I reckon they'll wait till 9pm and make a statement on the news.

BorneTobyWilde

It's a bit silly to issue a red warming for a few hand picked areas considering we live in a Cuntry but a few miles wide and long. It's not the US we live in !
The storm it bigger than the Cuntry

um7y1h83ge06nx

I hope people have the cop on to take basic precautions.

I'm taking a measured approach, I don't think it's going to be very bad but heeding the warnings. This morning I went out and put everything that could be blown around into my garage e.g. flowerpots, watering cans, patio furniture is already in. We have an old Nokia charged, torches charged, will turn on the oil later to heat up the water tank etc.

I would feel like a right clown if a flower trough went through a window with all the warnings we are getting. I can't believe I'm hearing of some people leaving out patio sets and trampolines.

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alibab wrote: »

But where does it end if they issue a alert for people not to go to work what happens when nurses and doctors etc don’t turn up to staff hospitals etc . They have to get in there cars in the morning and go to work regardless of any weather that is out there . What about the paramedics etc who have to drive in this weather they just can’t not turn up to work . I am a front line worker in a red zone that will have to travel to work at peak time in the morning when this is to hit . The option is not there not to turn up for work .

My brother’s girlfriend is a nurse in Kerry general and said something about the army being on standby!

NTC

Lia_lia wrote: »

My brother’s girlfriend is a nurse in Kerry general and said something about the army being on standby!

Leo just tweeted it

https://twitter.com/campaignforleo/status/919567204865241092

Donal55

Lia_lia wrote: »

My brother’s girlfriend is a nurse in Kerry general and said something about the army being on standby!

They're filling sand bags in case of local flooding.

Stheno

Lia_lia wrote: »

My brother’s girlfriend is a nurse in Kerry general and said something about the army being on standby!

The defence forces are on standby in all red areas

0gac3yjefb5sv7

May be a silly question, but if Dublin does get 120km winds. Can you even walk in that or would you be blown easy in that speed of wind?

redsteveireland

Villain wrote: »

Joanna hinting other areas could see RED Warning yet

https://twitter.com/carlowweather/status/919616988921716736

What is the correct time line for track across the country? I work in Galway city and have been asked to come in early, but I will be going home in what I see as the worst time around 2-3pm.

Irish_rat

Is this not a hurricane at the moment? Will it be one when it hits the country?

Cantona's Collars

Madelyn Thankful Jugular wrote: »

I hope people have the cop on to take basic precautions.

I'm taking a measured approach, I don't think it's going to be very bad but heeding the warnings. This morning I went out and put everything that could be blown around into my garage e.g. flowerpots, watering cans, patio furniture is already in. We have an old Nokia charged, torches charged, will turn on the oil later to heat up the water tank etc.

I would feel like a right clown if a flower trough went through a window with all the warnings we are getting. I can't believe I'm hearing of some people leaving out patio sets and trampolines.

A lot of people are just lazy and have the "it won't happen to me attitude". I've secured anything that may blow around.Only took a few minutes, better that than the alternative.

madmac187

Guys stupid question, driving from Laois to Dublin in the morning at 5:30am. Think that will be ok ? I highly doubt 4 cranes on the job in Dublin will run or am I overreacting ?

gordongekko

Oscar Bravo wrote: »

Fantastic forecast! well done Joanna! lets hope people spent time today securing property etc .... darkness is upon us now .... now cast situation from here on in

People in orange warning area probably didn't it's not dark and the are expected to secure things and get in supplies. This should have been done earlier.

pc7

PukkaStukka wrote: »

Personally I think this is inevitable.

That's a scary prospect, great and informative work in here from you all and thought the 6 news was very helpful too. Let's hope people are safe and heed the warnings. Mother nature is amazing and terrifying at the same time.

touts

Villain wrote: »

Joanna hinting other areas could see RED Warning yet

https://twitter.com/carlowweather/status/919616988921716736

Someone needs to make a decision. Companies are waiting for the government to declare that people should stay in doors (e.g. a sort of state of emergency) but the Government is leaving it up to personal choice which incredibly ****ing stupid. Caught in the middle are people who feel they have to go to work or risk their jobs.

__..__

touts wrote: »

Someone needs to make a decision. Companies are waiting for the government to declare that people should stay in doors (e.g. a sort of state of emergency) but the Government is leaving it up to personal choice which incredibly ****ing stupid. Caught in the middle are people who feel they have to go to work or risk their jobs.

I've been warned by text twice to turn up for work in Dublin. 2hr drive. Now I have to be in work or be fired. Because it will be fine when I am on my way in and lethal for me to drive home.
The decision should be taken out of mine and my employers hands so we can all be safe.

blanch152

touts wrote: »

Someone needs to make a decision. Companies are waiting for the government to declare that people should stay in doors (e.g. a sort of state of emergency) but the Government is leaving it up to personal choice which incredibly ****ing stupid. Caught in the middle are people who feel they have to go to work or risk their jobs.

What has happened to personal responsibility?

Too many people seem to want others to tell them what to do. Listen to the advice and make your own decisions. At the moment, the worst seems to be avoiding Dublin, hence the lack of a red alert. However, the minute anything changes in the forecast, a red alert will issue.

gordongekko

__..__ wrote: »

I've been warned by text twice to turn up for work in Dublin. 2hr drive. Now I have to be in work or be fired. Because it will be fine when I am.on my way in and lethal for me to drive home.
The decision should be taken out of mine and my employers hands so we can all be safe.

Ring them at 10 and tell them you've been stuck for a few hours on the road due to a tree blocking the road.

touts

gordongekko wrote: »

People in orange warning area probably didn't it's not dark and the are expected to secure things and get in supplies. This should have been done earlier.

I in an Orange area and I spent the day securing my garden putting away the bins etc and clearing the gutters. My neighbours across the road still has all their kids toys out and a trampoline up. Saw the wife once at about 4pm in her pajamas coming out to throw something into her wheelie bin which is now still sitting at the front of her house.

Stheno

blanch152 wrote: »

What has happened to personal responsibility?

Too many people seem to want others to tell them what to do. Listen to the advice and make your own decisions. At the moment, the worst seems to be avoiding Dublin, hence the lack of a red alert. However, the minute anything changes in the forecast, a red alert will issue.

The model just posted in the technical thread of met.ies latest tweet probably will change it

sdanseo

Agreed, there needs to be a national level decision taken and taken now.

it's completely unfair to have a position where employees are quite literally fearing for their safety and being threatened by text message to turn up for work. To my mind, that's spectacularly stupid behaviour by any employer and deserves a harsh penalty. But it won't happen because Ireland.

__..__

blanch152 wrote: »

What has happened to personal responsibility?

Too many people seem to want others to tell them what to do. Listen to the advice and make your own decisions. At the moment, the worst seems to be avoiding Dublin, hence the lack of a red alert. However, the minute anything changes in the forecast, a red alert will issue.

Problem is you can't stay off work if your employer says you can't. And it may only change to red when you are already at work making it dangerous on the way home.