'Avoid non-essential travel and remain indoors' - DCC

Donegal County Council have advised the county to stay indoors today and tomorrow unless it is absolutely necessary. In relation to the nationwide Status Red Level weather warning issued by Met Eireann last night, council offices including libraries will be closed today from 3pm and will remain closed tomorrow.

“The council is asking all members of the public to follow the advice to avoid non-essential travel and remain indoors, and to heed the advice from local and national media. These updates will be carried out on the Council’s social media outlets. Essential and emergency response services will continue to be provided,” a spokesperson said.

The Council may be contacted on the following numbers: 074 9153900 until 5pm today, and between 9am to 5pm tomorrow, Friday, March 2, or by 074 9172288 outside of these hours.

Life threatening emergencies should be reported to the emergency services on 999 or 112.

You can keep up to date with road conditions by signing up for free alerts to your phone by registering at www.mapalerter.com/donegal or by following Donegal County Council on Facebook or Twitter at @DonegalCouncil.

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