On this page, you will find important information which you should be aware of for weather events and emergencies.

• Emergency Contact Numbers
• Communications and Updates
• Salting and Gritting Information
• Community Resilience
• Useful Websites and Resources

WEATHER WARNINGS EXPLAINED:

Met Éireann uses a colour-coded warning system based on the severity or intensity of severe weather:

Met Éireann also provides the following advice associated with weather warnings:

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:

During weather events and emergencies, Kerry County Council staff respond to a wide range of issues, particularly fallen trees/branches and road obstructions. Council staff respond to those issues only when it is safe to do so/

In an emergency, where there is a threat to life, call 999/112

TO REPORT AN ISSUE TO KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL

If you wish to report a roads-related problem to Kerry County Council during a storm or a weather emergency, you can call 066 718 3588 (during weather warnings)

TO REPORT POWER OUTAGES AND FALLEN POWER LINES

Power outages and fallen power lines should be reported to ESB Networks on 1800 372 999 and via www.powercheck.ie

TO REPORT WATER OUTAGES OR WATER BREAKS

Water outages or water breaks should be reported to Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water) on 1800 278 278 and via www.water.ie

COMMUNICATION AND UPDATES:

During a weather warning and a weather emergency, Kerry County Council provides updates on its website, www.kerrycoco.ie and on social media platforms:

              X: https://x.com/countykerry

              Facebook: Kerry County Council Facebook

Sample weather updates from Kerry County Council:

Up to date information on weather warnings and forecasts are provided on www.met.ie

SALTING AND GRITTING INFORMATION:

SALTING OF ROADS

During freezing temperatures and in the event of prolonged ice/snow, Kerry County Council treats roads across the county using salt which assists in keeping traffic moving. There are almost 5,000km of roads in Kerry so priority must be given to the busiest routes.

You can view the map of routes which are salted here: Salting Routes 2025-2026

DISTRIBUTION OF GRIT

During a prolonged period of cold weather, Kerry County Council makes grit available at almost 100 locations across the county. This grit can be used by individuals, farmers, and communities to improve travel conditions on local roads and footpaths

When grit is made available in this way, it is announced on local media and social media

Here is the list of locations where grit is made available in each of the five Municipal Districts: List of grit locations during severe weather

COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

Everyone has a role to play in support vulnerable neighbours during a prolonged weather emergency. Community groups and individuals can play their part:

• Remember, not everyone will have access to digital resources due to broadband issues, digital literacy, etc. so it might be helpful to reach out to vulnerable people in your local community to explain that there is a wintery weather spell starting tomorrow and they can both prepare for that and stay safe.
• Encourage preparations with elderly and vulnerable people before the severe weather impacts are present.
  This might include helping with stock shopping / deliveries and ensuring they have fuel and basic provisions so they don’t have to venture out during the severe weather.
• Encourage people in your community not to take journeys which aren’t essential.
• Check in with vulnerable neighbours / community members in a way that is safe. For example, a phone call or message might prevent a journey on an icy road!

USEFUL WEBSITES AND RESOURCES:

The Be Winter Ready website https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/aa78b9-be-winter-ready provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.

Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has useful information on winter weather preparedness here: www.rsa.ie