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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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sheepers

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo wrote: »

I'm in Cork and everything seems to be shutting tomorrow. All schools, CIT, UCC, College of Commerce, School of Music are closed. All non essential work places seem to be going that way too.

Have you seen a statement somewhere saying that re: workplaces?

I'm working for a MNC in Cork but haven't heard a thing from them. They don't open on weekends so perhaps there is nobody even there to contact staff right now. Their social media feeds are all US based and no mention about anything Ireland related.

spookwoman

StringerBell wrote: »

The wife works in the hospital here in Waterford, I am a bit worried about her going to work tomorrow. The getting there seems like it will be ok but I don't like the idea of her coming home in the late evening. How does she stand if she just does not go in? Is a red alert warning a valid excuse to not go in or will she be in trouble? Missing a days pay wouldn't be ideal but I would rather that then take unnecessary risks for her. She intends to go though as she hasn't heard anything from her employer saying its an option to stay home.

Dont know if that crane is still up onsite

My name is URL

scooby77 wrote: »

Yes, but would be extremely difficult to justify for an Amber warning.

It's been hinted at that other counties will be upgraded to Red either tonight or tomorrow morning though?

I'd err on the side of caution personally, but then again I don't need to make any calls that will affect hundreds of others :pac:

What happens if Donegal goes to Red just as kids are arriving in school tomorrow? Might be a tougher scenario to deal with than closing while still amber.

Bacchus

StringerBell wrote: »

The wife works in the hospital here in Waterford, I am a bit worried about her going to work tomorrow. The getting there seems like it will be ok but I don't like the idea of her coming home in the late evening. How does she stand if she just does not go in? Is a red alert warning a valid excuse to not go in or will she be in trouble? Missing a days pay wouldn't be ideal but I would rather that then take unnecessary risks for her. She intends to go though as she hasn't heard anything from her employer saying its an option to stay home.

Isn't the worst of it supposed to be passed by evening? Obvs there could be downed trees blocking routes home which is a pain but the weather itself will have calmed down.... no?

mobfromcork

tabby aspreme wrote: »

From speaking with our principal earlier , I understand that the department have said schools in red areas only to close

Our school is in an orange area but some staff live and commute from status red counties. Tricky one to call. Don't fancy driving home (with my child) tomorrow afternoon if things get as bad as predicted. If school opens, I'll head in and leave her at home I think.

batman2000

Easterly Beasterly wrote: »

What are the chance of Wicklow / Dublin being added to the Red Alert?

Joanna on the Six One said there is a possibility of all of Ireland under a red alert later tonight

[Deleted User]

Seámus-Púbach wrote: »

How has an address from the Government not been made to date? So many people are not clued in to the potentially real life threat soon to be present in the country and those in power are being very nonchalant. As unprecedented an event as it is, a 2 min special broadcast before the 6.1 would surely have at least provided some extra weight to Met Eireanns precautionary advice.
If they do call something similar to a national emergency surely its better to have it done it done early.
At the end of the day if things die down and damage is relatively low its surely better to be safe than sorry.

If it saves one life its surely worth it

It’s been on the News on TV, Radio and online for the past week. If people haven’t gotten the message by now, a broadcast by the Government will be of little use. How many times have people to be told and by how many media outlets before they take notice?

mossie

greenheep wrote: »

Nothing on the official website about this and no comms sent directly either as far as I'm aware. People wait years for this day and get told not to miss it.

Can't remember where I saw it but was quite early today. Would have thought it would be on the official site. Actually it's mentioned here

StringerBell

The wife works in the hospital here in Waterford, I am a bit worried about her going to work tomorrow. The getting there seems like it will be ok but I don't like the idea of her coming home in the late evening. How does she stand if she just does not go in? Is a red alert warning a valid excuse to not go in or will she be in trouble? Missing a days pay wouldn't be ideal but I would rather that then take unnecessary risks for her. She intends to go though as she hasn't heard anything from her employer saying its an option to stay home.

PukkaStukka

Pangea wrote: »

She said clearly all counties maybe changed to red

Yes, that is what was said

Pangea

munsterlegend wrote: »

I don't think she meant they would extend it nationwide only that everyone should pay attention to forecasts as in this situation things can be very uncertain.

She said clearly all counties maybe changed to red

lawred2

downwiththatsor wrote: »

Mr.S wrote: »

Thankfully it doesn't work like that - if you can't make it safely to work (or it looks unlikely that it will be worse in the afternoon when you would be going home) then stay at home and don't use any annual leave.

Great boss!

Things work differently down here in Kerry :D

My Dad down in Kerry is keeping his place open... Ridiculous.

He seems to think that they can travel in before the storm and travel home after the storm - and work away during it.

titan18

Turtwig wrote:

Yeah my apologies. I didn't really think my comment through. Was only thinking of egg on face for management for that stupid decision. Was not considering the implications it would have on all their staff.

I know what you meant so don't worry. Still not heard for management so if we are in, I'll go **** it and let them know how stupid it is. I'll have no issue getting in or out as long if the storm hits during work hours but theres a lot in my workplace who are rural locations and I really doubt will be able to get home tomorrow evening. With the location a lot of the staff live, it's completely negligent to open tomorrow.

I'm half wondering whether to take some punishment myself, and make a decision to tell the 50/60 I'm in charge of holidays for, to stay at home, and if the company is bringing people in, ye've all got annual leave tomorrow if ye need it and can say I approved it.

mossie

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo wrote: »

I'm in Cork and everything seems to be shutting tomorrow. All schools, CIT, UCC, College of Commerce, School of Music are closed. All non essential work places seem to be going that way too.

Me too but have heard nothing from my employer (An Post). Would have thought Banks, POs etc would be telling staff and customers to stay home for safety reasons.

_Kaiser_

lawred2 wrote: »

Is that really likely?

We'll know by the 9pm news as it's the last time tonight for them to get the message out via traditional media before it hits.

If they do, I'd expect Leo or a senior minister to be on advising people and companies to make the decisions in the best interest of people's safety.

Stheno

Soulsun wrote: »

When is this expected to hit Dublin

Lunchtime tomorrow or soon after

greenheep

mossie wrote: »

I saw somewhere that people were advised not to travel for this.

Nothing on the official website about this and no comms sent directly either as far as I'm aware. People wait years for this day and get told not to miss it.

Lumi

NUI Galway closed tomorrow and conferrings rescheduled to Saturday

Soulsun

When is this expected to hit Dublin

tabby aspreme

My name is URL wrote: »

Can't individual school boards make a decision to close? ME warnings only serve as advisories

From speaking with our principal earlier , I understand that the department have said schools in red areas only to close

downwiththatsor

Mr.S wrote: »

Thankfully it doesn't work like that - if you can't make it safely to work (or it looks unlikely that it will be worse in the afternoon when you would be going home) then stay at home and don't use any annual leave.

Great boss!

Things work differently down here in Kerry

[Deleted User]

Mormegil wrote: »

Was going to wait and see what it was like tomorrow morning before deciding to go into work or not but just had a text saying not to come in so that's sorted.

Out of curiosity, what area are you in?

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo

I'm in Cork and everything seems to be shutting tomorrow. All schools, CIT, UCC, College of Commerce, School of Music are closed. All non essential work places seem to be going that way too.

r93kaey5p2izun

scooby77 wrote: »

Can really only close if Red...not worried about the day. If Red will close...it's more chances of upgrade in next couple of hours I'm wondering about. What time are next model runs?

The latest DES announcement said schools in orange areas should monitor updates but if in doubt err on the side of caution.

It's not "just" an orange warning - they are emphasising it is the very upper end of orange.

Stheno

Seámus-Púbach wrote: »

How has an address from the Government not been made to date? So many people are not clued in to the potentially real life threat soon to be present in the country and those in power are being very nonchalant. As unprecedented an event as it is, a 2 min special broadcast before the 6.1 would surely have at least provided some extra weight to Met Eireanns precautionary advice.
If they do call something similar to a national emergency surely its better to have it done it done early.
At the end of the day if things die down and damage is relatively low its surely to be safe than sorry.

If it saves one life its surely worth it

I think the lightbulb moment only happened the past few hours and I reckon there is now chaos about issuing a national red

Planet X

2162 online.
Nice one.

scooby77

My name is URL wrote: »

Can't individual school boards make a decision to close? ME warnings only serve as advisories

Yes, but would be extremely difficult to justify for an Amber warning.

Turtwig

titan18 wrote: »

As I work in one, it won't be. Being told to go home in the midst of it tomorrow is worst case scenario imo. Management need to get their fingers out and make a decision tonight, otherwise people will be coming to work tomorrow and no way to get home.

Yeah my apologies. I didn't really think my comment through. Was only thinking of egg on face for management for that stupid decision. Was not considering the implications it would have on all their staff.

Again, sorry.

mossie

greenheep wrote: »

About 6000 people due at the Dublin Convention Centre for citizenship ceremony tomorrow. This is not something people will miss unless they are told its postponed, nothing about it so far

I saw somewhere that people were advised not to travel for this.

sashafierce

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