Cork County Council Advises Public to Take Extreme Care as Storm Goretti Approaches

Cork County Council has issued guidance to residents as Met Éireann's Status Yellow Rain/Sleet/Snow warning for Cork comes into effect from 12:00 on Thursday, 8th January until 20:00 on Thursday, 8th January.

Storm Goretti will bring rain, heavy at times, which will turn to sleet and snow in places on Thursday afternoon, particularly at elevation. Accumulations are possible.

Potential impacts may include hazardous travelling conditions, spot flooding, poor visibility and icy patches.

Cork County Council's roads treatment programme will continue treating priority routes as resources allow. However, due to the low temperatures and probability of snow, widespread icy patches and difficult travelling conditions can be expected even on treated roads.

All road users are advised to take extreme care if travelling. Motorists should slow down, allow extra time and be aware of other road users, especially vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

The Council advises the public to be mindful of icy surface conditions, check on vulnerable and isolated neighbours, keep phones charged and take them on all journeys. In an emergency, dial 999 or 112.

For more information about Cork County Council's Winter Service Plan including road treatment routes, visit the Council's website.

The public can contact Cork County Council's out of hours number 021 4800048 to report any out of hours issues. Weather updates are available at www.met.ie. Cork County Council will continue to provide updates on www.corkcoco.ieand across the Council's social media channels @Corkcoco.