Council advise public not to travel during storm

Kerry County Council is advising the public to stay indoors and not to travel during tomorrow’s Red Wind Warning.

From 3am to 8am Storm Eunice is set to batter the county.

Kerry County Council are advising against overnight travel, particularly in the early hours of Friday morning, when the Red Wind Warning is in place.

Delivery companies, particularly those using high-sided trucks who would normally make deliveries during the early hours of the morning, are advised to consider their delivery times.

In addition, Kerry County Council is advising both homeowners and business premises to ensure all loose items around their property are tied down or stored away, as they could become dangerous projectiles in high winds. This includes bins, signage, trampolines and other such items.

It is important to note that even after the Red Wind Warning period is finished, strong winds will continue to impact the county, so extreme caution is advised and members of the public are advised not to travel unless necessary. In particular, coastal areas will be subject to high, gusting winds, so members of the public are advised to stay away from cliffs, coasts and piers.

Kerry County Council’s Emergency Response Teams are in place to deal with emergency events. Additionally, an Emergency Phoneline 066 7183588 will be in operation for the duration of the storm.