Winter in Ireland often brings unpredictable conditions—from strong winds and heavy rainfall to icy roads and potential flooding. The Government of Ireland’s Be Winter Ready campaign encourages everyone to prepare early, stay safe, and know where to access reliable, up-to-date information throughout the season.
The Be Winter Ready website offers practical guidance to help individuals, families, and communities build resilience during the winter months.
The main aims of the campaign are to:
- Provide clear, practical advice on preparing for winter
- Ensure the public knows where to find support and trusted information when needed
- Reassure communities that coordinated plans are in place across government and emergency services to respond to severe weather
The website brings together advice from a wide range of organisations, including Government Departments and agencies, An Garda Síochána, the HSE, the Office of Public Works, Local Authorities, and Ireland’s transport providers.
All guidance is organised by topic—such as Home Safety, Road Safety, Schools, Farming, and Business—making it easy to find what you need.
Download the ‘Be Winter Ready Leaflet: Be Prepared This Winter’ here and the ‘Be Winter Ready Booklet 2024-2025’ here.
Key Emergency Contacts – Summary
Bray Municipal District, Civic Offices
Main Street,
Bray, Co. Wicklow
Please contact the customer care section for any queries: 01-2744900
Fax: 01 2860930 VPN: 1035 4900
In the event of an emergency outside of normal working hours, you can contact our call answering service by dialling 01 2744900 and selecting 0.
Essential Services
ESB Networks: 1800 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland: 1800 20 50 50
Irish Water: 1800 278 278
Weather Information
Met Éireann provides forecasts, warnings, and rainfall radar via their website and the Met Éireann App. Updates are also available on RTÉ, local radio, and on Twitter: @MetEireann.
Health (HSE)
HSELive: 1800 700 700
Twitter: @HSELive
Website: hse.ie
Transport Information
Public transport providers update their websites regularly during severe weather.
Rail – Iarnród Éireann (Intercity/DART/Commuter):
Phone: 01 836 6222
LoCall: 0818 366 222
Twitter: @irishrail
Luas:
LoCall: 0818 300 604
Phone: 01 461 4911
Twitter: @luas
Dublin Bus:
Phone: 01 873 4222
Twitter: @dublinbusnews
Bus Éireann:
Phone: 0818 836 611
Email: customercare@buseireann.ie
Twitter: @buseireann
Go-Ahead Ireland:
Phone: 0818 804 071
Twitter: @GoAheadIreland
You can find a full list of emergency contacts here.