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Gardai urging people in Waterford not to drive unless it's an emergency

Gardai urging people in Waterford not to drive unless it's an emergency

Tramore this lunchtime, picture by Mary O'Neill

Gardai in Waterford are advising people to stay off the roads from now on. Only emergency travel should be taken in what is the worst weather in 36 years.

We've now had more than six hours of constant snow fall in Waterford City.

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Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to almost zero visibility and wind chill factors of minus 15 degrees.

Sergeant Gavin Hegarty from Waterford Garda Station has issued the following alert:
"An Garda Siochana would like to advise all persons that all non-essential travel should not undertaken at this time until the current Red Warning is downgraded. Only emergency travel should be taken at this time.

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"Please remember that footpaths are also treacherous and people should take extreme care when out and about.

"An Garda Siochana are advising that the current forecasts at this time indicate that the weather will get progressively worse over the course of the day and night. People are advised that from early afternoon they should remain in doors. If you have elderly neighbours or relatives please ensure that they have enough heat and food."

A lot of snow has fallen since last night with a lot more to come over the next 24hours.
Please take the advice given...

Posted by Waterford City Fire Service on Thursday, March 1, 2018

The Emergency management team in Waterford met this morning and issued the following update:

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