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

Samaris

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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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MadYaker wrote: »

No electricity and running water for days???? What country are you in? This forum is for Ireland. There's a chance of a power outage alright. But if it lasts more than a few hours I'll be amazed.

The freak storm we had back in February a few years back had us without power for about 4 days. Like it or not parts of Ireland might as well be 2nd world. And no we don't live up a hill, we live less than 1km from a village in Tipp.

titan18

Message off another work colleague that he got says they want us, and I quote

critical business functions should the priority for your teams tomorrow so we can keep the lights on

Critical business functions is management speak for people who take calls and keep the systems there. What the fcuk do we do when the power goes like, go back out and fix the lines ourselves

lucernarian

M.T. Cranium wrote: »

I can sympathize with the warning dilemma given that various counties may be partly red and partly orange level warning criteria. Anyway, we should let it go, people who come here for additional information will get what they need to know within the boundaries of the uncertainty inherent in the situation, and I don't think anyone could say for certain that point A on the map absolutely will not be at level 3, although at this point in time, I think the "real" level 3 is defined by anything east of the track of the low to about a northeast Galway to Meath line as north of that it's probable although not guaranteed that inland winds will be reduced by the cumulative friction of land encounter (this is overall why the low weakens from 12z Monday to 00z Tuesday) but here again, having all the country in red means no regrets and fewer people travelling from places they figure are safe to places not as safe as where they start the journey.

My own thinking on this storm has not changed much from my morning outlook but I am preparing an update for the forecast thread, hoping to post that at 9 pm.

I'd even say that Meath wouldn't face the same risk that parts of Louth would face, like the Cooley Peninsula thanks to the southerly track of winds. Same goes for Offaly and perhaps Laois in that region of red alert threat. I'd call the alert for coastal counties plus Tipp and Kilkenny, but that would account for most of the population of the country anyway. Maybe the nationwide red alert is the best call after all

hmmm

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

They said don't be outside during the storm. Don't be outside - whether thats walking to work or walking to a bus stop, or in your car driving to work.

That's not much use to be honest - they need to say that very clearly. Employers are expecting people at work tomorrow, and in some cases are directly telling staff they are expected.

After this is all over, we will need a strong discussion about our national emergency warning system.

Red Nissan

Captain Snow wrote: »

Where are all the homeless people going to go, to be safe?

TBH, were they EVER "safe" cry on my shoulder.

Donal55

LirW wrote: »

I actually could do with some advice: We have a loaded skip in front of our house, I'm concerned that there will be stuff blown out, is there anything I can do? We didn't get a cover for it.

If you get 2 or 3 large sheets of timber, or mattresses or such like and tie it all down.

flaneur

Captain Snow wrote: »

Where are all the homeless people going to go, to be safe?

The HSE needs to be MUCH clearer on this. The last thing you want is already vulnerable hospital patients trying to get to appointments in a storm!

kenmc

hmmm wrote: »

This emergency advice is a bit frustrating - "don't be out in this"?

What does that mean? If you work on a building site that's all very well, but what about people queuing for buses, or walking into work?

Well the national emergency coordination group dude was just on RTE news, said 'don't be outside while the storm is passing'. I think that means no queing for buses, walking to work etc. it's fairly self explanatory

VinLieger

LirW wrote: »

I actually could do with some advice: We have a loaded skip in front of our house, I'm concerned that there will be stuff blown out, is there anything I can do? We didn't get a cover for it.

Where are you in the country? you may be able to get something early tomorrow to cover it up if you aren't in the south of the country

MadYaker

stevenup7002 wrote: »

There's a chance of being stuck without electricity and running water for days, and with the chance of trees/debris/flooding being on the road, it might not be possible to go out to get necessary supplies for days afterwards. Also need to stock up on non-perishable food (ie, food that doesn't need to be cooked), candles, torches, batteries etc.

No electricity and running water for days???? What country are you in? This forum is for Ireland. There's a chance of a power outage alright. But if it lasts more than a few hours I'll be amazed.

BorneTobyWilde

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTzh8uhnlqc

Sierra Oscar

hmmm wrote: »

What does that mean? If you work on a building site that's all very well, but what about people queuing for buses, or walking into work?

They said don't be outside during the storm. Don't be outside - whether thats walking to work or walking to a bus stop, or in your car driving to work.

NASlad

Penny Tration wrote: »

Where are you seeing that about the HSE? Family member has a non-urgent appointment I'm trying to convince them they can reschedule

Got a text from work.
But you can find info here https://twitter.com/hselive?lang=en

pauldry

Right to close all schools even if wind not as bad in some areas

If anything happened to any child due to wind or hvy rain tomorrow it would be unforgiveable.

They should just close everything n we can work Christmas Day instead

mayo.mick

https://twitter.com/deric_hartigan/status/919520572819767298

hmmm

This emergency advice is a bit frustrating - "don't be out in this"?

What does that mean? If you work on a building site that's all very well, but what about people queuing for buses, or walking into work?

Donal55

MJohnston wrote: »

If power outages are widespread, those could last longer than 12 hours. Hopefully they're buying non-perishable food anyway!

Cans of heineken, bud and guinness. All non perishable with good best by dates.

LirW

I actually could do with some advice: We have a loaded skip in front of our house, I'm concerned that there will be stuff blown out, is there anything I can do? We didn't get a cover for it.

Pentecost

Donal55 wrote: »

They've shut all schools, colleges and creches, theyve put the Army etc on standby, the chair of the national emergency unit has just stated that people shouldn't go out.

Its up to you now to make your own call on whether you go to work or not.

The public transport is a fair point. If that is running the implicit message is that if you can avail of it you can make it to work. If it’s shut down people will feel well within their rights not to go in.

Captain Snow

Where are all the homeless people going to go, to be safe?

stevenup7002

Kagawa wrote: »

This will only last about 12 hour, yeah? Why are people panic buying food, don't get that,

There's a chance of being stuck without electricity and running water for days, and with the chance of trees/debris/flooding being on the road, it might not be possible to go out to get necessary supplies for days afterwards. Also need to stock up on non-perishable food (ie, food that doesn't need to be cooked), candles, torches, batteries etc.

Pangea

Will hospital appointments go ahead tomorrow?

4068ac1elhodqr

Kagawa wrote: »

This will only last about 12 hour, yeah? Why are people panic buying food, don't get that,

Any flooded shops with no power and possible structural damage may not operate business as normal on Tuesday morning.

Bottled water is the most important of all supplies, always a good idea to just place filtered cold tap water in the fridge now. I'd also put plastic water bottles in the freezer to keep food cool should the power go down for any length of time.

Red Nissan

Cork, 21:10, second bottle of wine. what will I miss?

flaneur

That’s the difference between essential and non essential travel!
If you have to get key staff to and from a hospital or to an ESB emergency, you would have contingencies in place, including possibly assistance from emergency services if needed.

If you’re an accountant, an IT consultant or pretty much anything isn’t life or death -it can wait ‘till Tuesday!!

What some businesses’ view or “life and death” is however is another issue entirely...

There’s a judgement call here: please do not put peoples lives at risk for profit.

Penny Tration

NASlad wrote: »

You have to remember not everyone can stay home from work. Most of our public services will have to go to work. Health service and hospitals, ESB, County Councils, Emergency Services.
As far as the HSE is concerned all non necessary things have been postponed, including outpatient appointments and non urgent things or so I'm told.

Where are you seeing that about the HSE? Family member has a non-urgent appointment I'm trying to convince them they can reschedule

Mr.Crinklewood

LirW wrote: »

Ah yeah, it's always like that, first there is the brigade of "ah it's grand that's just overhyped" and after the damage is done the same people are crying why they haven't been warned.

On a lighter note, I got the last torches in Tesco today.

Ha "lighter note ".

marvin80

Kagawa wrote: »

This will only last about 12 hour, yeah? Why are people panic buying food, don't get that,

It's possible electricity could be down for a few days in some areas. Roads could be blocked by fallen trees for people living in the country etc..

Donal55

crushproof wrote: »

Atrocious handling by the government. Thousands of people wondering if they have to go to work tomorrow in life threatening conditions. All it bloody takes is Leo or some minister to come on air for two minutes to announce a total shutdown of the country. Suspend all public transport and tell employers not to expect staff to come. FFS it's a joke.

They've shut all schools, colleges and creches, theyve put the Army etc on standby, the chair of the national emergency unit has just stated that people shouldn't go out.

Its up to you now to make your own call on whether you go to work or not.