Flood-risk carparks to close in county Waterford as Storm Bram looms
Car parks close as Storm Bram looms. Stock Image.
Four carparks in Dungarvan are to close from 5pm this evening in preparation for Storm Bram.
The carparks on Davitt’s Quay, The Pond, the Lookout and Castle Street are at risk of flooding, according to Waterford City and County Council.
Roads director at the council Gabriel Hynes, said Motorists are advised not to travel if the journey is not necessary.
“If you must travel, motorists are advised to slow down, be mindful of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists, increase stopping distances and watch for surface water and debris on the roads.
"Motorists should also avoid driving through flowing or standing water as the depth of the water can be deceptive,” said Mr Hynes.
Waterford City and County Council say the severe weather assessment team will continue to monitor the situation around the county and ground crews will be on stand-by.
Sandbags are available to the public at Waterford City and County Council’s Machinery Yard in Dungarvan and at the depot in Carrickphierish.
Waterford will be under a status yellow weather warning from 9pm on Monday night to 9am on Tuesday morning.
Met Éireann expect heavy rain with the potential for river flooding and surface water.
From 7am on Tuesday, the county will be under an orange weather warning as Storm Bram brings very strong to gale force southerly winds, with the strongest winds along the coast.
Coastal flooding, wave overtopping, loose debris and difficult travel conditions are expected.
Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks will operate normal office hours and can be contacted on 0818 10 20 20.
After-hours calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.
Emergency contact numbers are as follows:
- Emergency: 999/112
- Uisce Éireann: 1800 278 278
- ESB Networks: 1800 372 999
- Gas Networks Ireland: 1800 205 050
