National Emergency Co-ordination Group prepares for potential travel disruption, hazardous conditions, and impact on public transport.
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group met virtually this morning ahead of the forecasted cold snap and potential for disruptive weather, the group said in a statement. The group consists of a number of stakeholders, including the Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), Met Éireann, and representatives from the transport and education sector.
A spokesperson said that Local Authority Severe Weather Assessment Teams are monitoring weather conditions locally, “and emergency response are ready to respond where and when necessary”. The National Transport Authority (NTA) said that all public transport authorities are “on alert” ahead of potential disruption. Keith Leonard, national director of NDFEM, said: “We are going to see difficult travel conditions for much of the country in the coming days. Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted – so I urge people to slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey.” He said that footpaths will be hazardous and slippery, and that public transport may be impacted. “With regard to rough sleepers during this wintry spell, the Department is communicating with Regional Leads in relation to their Cold Weather Initiatives and has advised them of the expected conditions,” Mr Leonard said. “Cold Weather Initiatives operate across all local authorities to provide additional emergency beds for rough sleepers where needed – ensuring that additional temporary beds can be brought into use across a range of existing services and facilities, for singles and couples who need them during periods of cold weather.” NDFEM will meet again on Sunday morning
COLD WEATHER TRAVEL DISRUPTION EMERGENCY RESPONSE PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUGH SLEEPERS
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