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The Cork and Kerry Inter-Agency Major Emergency Management Region South is asking everyone to be ‘winter ready’ this year. ‘Be Winter Ready’ is a co-ordinated campaign involving statutory agencies that aims to raise public awareness about the challenges that winter can present and encourages members of the public to make preparations in advance of the usual seasonal issues.
An Garda Síochána continue to highlight the importance of road safety during winter weather conditions.
Cork City and Cork County Fire Services are asking householders to check that their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working, and if they’re not already installed, to get them installed.
Cork City Council and Cork County Council provide information on the salting routes which are treated in the event of severe weather. These routes can be found by visiting Cork County Council at www.corkcoco.ie and Cork City Council at www.corkcity.ie Both local authorities also provide updates on conditions during Met Éireann weather alerts. Up to date information on road closures and weather warnings in your area are available by signing up to the City or County Alert Systems. Visit the Councils’ websites for information on how to register.
HSE Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is encouraging the public to look after their health this winter. Protect yourself, your family, and the health service by ensuring you get your winter vaccinations. Visit www.hse.ie for details on how to get your vaccines.
The South/South West Hospital Group is asking members of the public to consider using Injury Units (including Mercy Injury Unit, St Mary’s Health Campus, Gurranabraher, Mallow Injury Unit and Bantry Injury Unit) when appropriate instead of presenting to Emergency Departments.
Further useful information on getting yourself and your household winter ready is available at www.winterready.ie
The Cork and Kerry Inter-Agency Emergency Management Region South includes An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive, Cork City Council, Cork County Council and Kerry County Council.
Winter Vaccinations:
You may be entitled to free flu and/or COVID-19 vaccines if you belong to the following groups
- Health Care Workers
- Everyone aged 60 years and older
- Anyone with a long-term health condition
- Pregnant women are all encouraged to make an appointment now.
Both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available from participating GPs and pharmacies and can be given at the same time. The children’s flu vaccine (a nasal spray) is free of charge for all children aged 2-17. It is available from participating GPs and pharmacists and in some schools.
It takes up to 2 weeks to develop immunity from vaccines. Please book your vaccination appointment as soon as possible.
HSE Injury Units:
Visit one the HSE Injury Units for injuries that are not life-threatening and which are unlikely to need a hospital stay. You can get treatment such as x-rays, plaster casts, and wound care. You do not need an appointment. It costs €75 to attend and there is no charge for patients with a medical card, medical or GP referral letter, or a referral from an emergency department. For full details, and to find your local HSE Injury Unit, please visit: http://hse.ie/injuryunits