Storm Callum Chat/Non Technical Discussion (Including Travel)

Kiith wrote: »

So it should mostly miss us? Or is North earlier than expected bad?

I'd say it'll still get fairly rough!

My comment is based purely on this: https://twitter.com/JointCyclone/status/1050403073015844868?s=19

dodo mommy wrote: »

So will we have a red warning?

For the 50th time, probably not.

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Will we have a red warning though?

I wonder, will we? My friends sisters daughter's friend lives beside a tree and she's wondering if she can take the day off school without being arrested.

The statement said: "Schools and all education centres (universities, IoTs and further education centres) in areas affected by a status orange alert should remain vigilant, and keep themselves appraised of any hourly and other updates from Met Éireann, and from their local authorities, local radio, and an Garda Síochána.

"In all events, and if in any doubt, schools should err on the side of caution. Schools are empowered to make closure decisions if, in their judgment in the interests of child safety, it is prudent to do so.
"Any and all decisions about school closures will be informed by, as well as prevailing and predicted conditions, any damage that might have been caused to school buildings overnight or at any time during the storm, and whether such damage, - where it exists, - might present a risk to child safety.
"We will continue to monitor the situation as it progresses and will follow any advice from the National Emergency Coordination Group."

igCorcaigh wrote: »

When is Boards.ie due to go offline?

When the red warnings come.............................

Widdensushi wrote: »

Once a month so

As long as it's a week day ,get to stay at home with pay

Wexford co co preparing for apocalypse

Wexford County Council’s Crisis Management Team met earlier today to review preparedness for Storm Callum. The meeting was attended by senior staff of the Council and also by representatives of an Garda Siochana.

A range of public safety issues were discussed, including flooding, road maintenance, water services, shelter for vulnerable and homeless persons, safety of piers, harbous and coastal areas, electricity supply issues, and public information.

Wexford County Council has considerable experience in managing severe weather events and we wish to assure the public that we taking all steps necessary to ensure public safety and minimise disruption during this severe weather event. Our preparations to date include:

· Erection of flood defence barriers in Wexford, New Ross, Arthurstown and Ballyhack
· Filling and stockpiling of 5000 sandbags for use if required in Enniscorthy and Wexford County Council
· Civil Defence personnel and equipment placed on standby
· Continuous cleaning of gullies and shores to minimise local flooding
· Additional call centre staff on standby to deal with emergency calls
· Fire Services and local emergency crews placed on standby
· Provision of additional beds at Ozanam House, Wexford, to accommodate persons currently “sleeping rough”
· Contact with ESB Networks in the interest of continuity of electricity supply to key public infrastructure

Storm Callum and the associated Orange Weather warning is a significant weather event and the public should not be complacent in their preparations for the storm, with the most severe weather forecasted to pass through Wexford between 10am tonight and 9am tomorrow.

As the storm approaches, Wexford County Council offers the following key public information messages

· Avoid unnecessary travel, especially at the height of the storm.
· If you must travel, exercise extreme caution - Expect the unexpected - especially localised flooding, falling/fallen debris and on-coming vehicles veering across the road.
· Stay away from the coast and from exposed piers, harbours and cliffs during the storm Do not risk your own life or the lives of the emergency services who may have to attempt to rescue you, by visiting these areas.

For more updates from Wexford County Council, see @Wexfordcoco (Twitter), visit our website www.wexfordcoco.ie and stay tuned to TV and local radio.

Well where I live has it's own climate. I run my own weather show, with knitted socks puppets based on the posts here. Have stocked up and knitted large tarpaulin to put over house to.keep it warm and snug...

Anyone know what Are Lingus flights have been cancelled?

Eod100 wrote: »

Anyone know what Are Lingus flights have been cancelled?

https://www.aerlingus.com/travel-information/

Gutters cleared (from the mulch of several previous storms), car moved.. about sorted for storm now.

Been a lovely day, although not as breezeless as other places have been reporting. The clouds are scudding along towards the northeast though.

South coast of co. Galway.