Waterford emergency numbers to note ahead of Storm Éowyn
As Waterford braces for the arrival of the Status Red-level winds, here are the emergency numbers you may need at hand.
All critical infrastructure and essential services are now operating in emergency mode ahead of the arrival of Storm Éowyn, the Chair of the National Emergency Coordination Group has said. As Waterford braces for the arrival of the Status Red-level winds, here are the emergency numbers you may need at hand.
ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires; advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and report such cases immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie in regard to power restoration times.
Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates on potential water outages or get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278.
Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks on 0818 102020 from 9am to 10pm on Friday, January 24, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.
Waterford City and County Council's Integrated Homeless Services, Severe Weather Protocol is also in operation, with extra bed capacity available at McGwire House. The Outreach Team from Waterford Integrated Homeless Services has been in contact with any known rough sleepers to advise them of the shelter arrangements (051 879930). Women and children fleeing domestic violence should present to Oasis House, 71 Morrisson's Road, Waterford (051 370367).
If you spot someone in trouble at sea or on the cliffs or coast, or even if you ’think’ that someone may be in trouble, dial 112/999 and ask for the Coast Guard, or if you are in trouble at sea, call on VHF Channel 16, MF 2182 KHz or use DSC.
Call the emergency services by dialling 112 from a mobile or fixed phone line. The same number, 112 also works in any EU country and from any phone, free of charge.
You can monitor Met Éireann forecasts by visiting https://www.met.ie/ for the most up-to-date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
Gardaí, Fire, Ambulance and Coast Guard: 999/112
ESB Networks: 1800 372999
Gas Networks Ireland: 1800 205050
Irish Water: 1800 278278
AA Breakdown Assistance: 01 6497460
National Poisons Information Centre: 01 8092566
