Source: https://atomattacks.wordpress.com/2013/11/A long, cold night awaits!
Given a Status Red weather warning remains in place until 3pm tomorrow, the majority of the Country will be remaining indoors during that time.
However there is a few things you can do to ensure your long stay indoors is stress free for you and others:
Check on vulnerable neighbours -
The elderly are especially vulnerable during extreme weather. If you have elderly neighbours perhaps just check in to see if they're prepared enough to keep warm tonight.
Stay warm -
Bit of a brainer... We're expecting temperatures of -4C tonight and a high of -1C to 3C tomorrow.
Heating - blast it.
Blankets, duvets, scarves... anything warm, have it on standby.
Charge your mobiles and laptops -
Another no brainer.
If your power does go out, your phone can double as a light and a way for you to follow updates and call for help should you need it.
Have a plan if the electricity goes -
Candles, torches, blankets, gowns... Again, anything warm, have it on standby incase the electricity goes.
Which it already has in some areas: iRadio.ie/Poweroutages
If your water pipes may freezing or burst -
If that happens, which we hope it doesn't, there's some great information on how to deal with it here on Irish Water's website.
Follow updates -
It's always important to be up to date with information as it comes to hand.
Here's some handy websites to keep an eye on before you venture outdoors again:
Hang in there! It'll all be over soon.
Tune into iRadio and keep following iRadio.ie for more updates.
