Who can help?
There are a number of different organisations that can help in a flood
Emergency Services
If you have an emergency, please phone the emergency services at 112 or 999
Services
| ESB Networks | LoCall 1850 372 999 |
| Bord Gais | LoCall 1850 20 50 50 |
| Irish Water | LoCall 1890 278 278 |
Weather Forecast
Visit the homepage of Met Éireann website: www.met.ie
Watch or listen to national and local tv and radio news bulletins
Local Authority Contacts
Local Authority contacts can be found here:
Local Authority Contact Information 2016 PDF
Other Useful Contacts
| Office of Emergency Planning | www.emergencyplanning.ie |
| 1890 252 736 | |
| Health Service Executive | www.hse.ie |
| 1850 24 1850 | |
| Department of Social Protection | www.welfare.ie |
| 1890 500 000 | |
| Teagasc | www.teagasc.ie |
| 057 9170200 | |
| Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine | www.agriculture.gov.ie |
| 1890 200 509 | |
| Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation | www.djei.ie |
| Health & Safety Authority | www.hsa.ie |
| Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government | www.housing.gov.ie |
| Office of Public Works | www.opw.ie |
| Email: info@opw.ie | |
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) - For advice on structural surveys and a directory of ACEI structural Engineers see website www.acei.ie
Citizens Information (information on social and public services): www.citizensinformation.ie 0761 07 4000
Insurance
When claiming for flood damage on your insurance remember the do’s and don’ts below:
- Do telephone your insurance company’s 24 hour emergency helpline to get the process started as soon as possible.
- Do commission immediate emergency pumping and repair work to protect your property from further damage.
- Do get advice from your insurance company on reputable contractors and builders.
- Do check with your insurer if you have to move into alternative accommodation, as this is often covered by your policy.
- Do make sure your insurance company knows where to contact you if you have to move out of your home.
- Do keep an inventory of all your correspondence with your insurance company.
- Don’t begin any work without the approval of your insurance company.