No properties impacted but areas in Newbridge and Clane remain at risk of flooding
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A status yellow rain warning will remain in place for the county until 09:00 tomorrow morning.
Areas in Newbridge and Clane remain at increased risk of flooding as the ongoing weather event continues to impact the county.
A statement from Kildare County Council added that “no properties have been affected or deemed to be at immediate risk.” The statement advised the public that “the pedestrian path to the Liffey Linear Park in Newbridge from the Athgarvan Road / The Gables entrance has been closed off as the path is flooded at the Strand and is not accessible from either side.”
It added that “access to the pedestrian bridge over Butterstream, where it enters the River Liffey also remains closed, due to the high-water level.”
The local authority had some key messages to the public, one being not to interfere with any temporary road signage and barriers as they are in place for the safety of the public. They also said to “exercise caution near swollen rivers and riverbanks” and another message being “to be vigilant and adhere to all public safety advice.”
The statement further detailed that the council’s crews’ remain vigilant and are “working on the ground monitoring conditions and preparing for possible flooding impacts … additional sandbags are available and will be deployed to any at risk areas, as required.” They advised that anyone with concerns about flooding to contact them.
The following public safety advice and contact details were included:
Public Safety Advice:
• Monitor Met Éireann forecasts over the next 24 – conditions may change quickly. Visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources.
• Do not bypass Road Closed signs – the road ahead is unsafe, the damage may be hidden beneath water, and you may be putting your life at risk.
• Do not drive through floodwater – turn back and use another route.
• Allow for disruption when commuting over the coming days.
• Plan extra travel time and reduce speed.
• Expect surface water, debris and poor visibility.
• Check with Transport Operators when planning journeys
• Stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals – water levels may rise quickly.
• Keep children and pets away from waterways and flooded areas.
• Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades during high tide.
• The Irish Coast Guard advice remains: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.”
• Check in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance in case conditions worsen.
• ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie. in regards to power restoration times.
• Uisce Éireann customers can check the 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. The public can also sign up online to their free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.” Contacts:
Phone: 045 980200 Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm Contact us Portal: Kildare County Council Contact Us Form · Portal Home Kildare Countyâ¯Council’sâ¯out of hoursâ¯emergency contacts are as follows:⯠• Kildare County Council - Out of hours - 1800 500 444⯠• Homeless Out of hours servicesâ¯operatedâ¯by Peter McVerry Trust on behalf of Kildare County Council – 1800 804 307 (Saturday & Sunday 12pm -5pm)â¯
