Cork City Council Has Upgraded Its Severe Weather Alert To level 3 Status
The Council has activated its Crisis Management Team which is meeting on an ongoing basis to monitor developments in relation to the severe weather event.
All Cork City Council offices and facilities are closed today and tomorrow.
The City Council has been in contact with the emergency housing providers again today to ensure that the needs of those who may require assistance are met during this alert. The City Council has highlighted the need for members of the public to look out for elderly or vulnerable neighbours as the severe weather is experienced.
Speaking to RedFM News David Joyce of Cork City Council says they have been on site since 7am this morning and they have made their public number available:
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