Council issues safety advice as Limerick readies for frosty weekend

LIMERICK City and County Council is preparing for the upcoming cold snap this weekend and intends to undertake road salting operations as required and in line with its Winter Maintenance Plan.

Road conditions are forecast to be hazardous, with a yellow Low Temperature/Ice warning to be in place for Limerick and the rest of the country between 9pm tonight and 10am on Saturday.

Limerick Council is advising motorists that even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey. Drivers travelling longer journeys are advised to be aware of conditions right along their route, as the weather may vary significantly across different parts of the country.

Pedestrians are advised to take extra care while walking: footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice.

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Members of the public are advised to monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit www.met.ie for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999.

The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie in cases of queries of power and electricity supply.

Uisce Éireann Customers can check their website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. People can also sign up online to free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.  People are advised to conserve water, and visit water.ie for advice.

Farmers are advised to take all precautions when dealing with livestock and possibly working alone.

For emergencies, members of the public are advised to contact Limerick Council at 061 556000 or 061 417833 (out of hours).