Laois Crisis Management Team : Latest Update (17/10/2017 09:30)


The Crisis Management Team met for the eight time this morning at 8.30am.  It was confirmed that 108 calls were logged by the Severe Weather Co-ordination Centre and the Centre was operational again at 7am this morning. 

Crisis Mgmt Team Review Maps

Crisis Management Team review incident reports

Laois County Council, An Garda Siochana and HSE Crisis Management Team wish to advise that all priority routes in the county are deemed passable with care.  The public are urged to exercise caution at all times due to fallen debris and unstable trees.  The following routes are currently blocked:

  • Mountmellick to Ballyfin Rd. (R423)
  • Derrycloney to Rosenallis Rd. (Drinagh, L2097)

Further routes may close throughout the day to deal with dangerous potential obstructions. Updates will continue to be provided on our website and through social media.

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