A RED Warning for Wind has been issued for NI by the Met Office from between 7am to 2pm on Friday 24 January 2025.
Storm Éowyn will bring very strong winds causing extremely dangerous conditions with widespread disruption and significant impacts expected.
As a result, ALL Council facilities will be CLOSED on Friday 24 January 2025.
This includes:
Household recycling centres
Council parks and open spaces
Council cemeteries
Town halls and community centres
Leisure centres
Council public toilets
Ballymena Showgrounds
Museums and attractions
* Online Council Services will still be available.
Bin collections:
There will be NO bin collections on Friday 24 January 2025:
Black bins due to be collected tomorrow in Ballymena, will now be lifted on Saturday 25 January.
Blue bins due to be collected tomorrow in Larne, will now be lifted Saturday 25 January.
Brown bins in Carrickfergus and Larne due to be collected tomorrow, will be lifted on Friday 7 February.
*Bryson Recycling have advised there will be NO kerbie box collections on Friday 24 January or Saturday 25 January 2025.
Safety:
Please note, Council does not supply sandbags.
If your home is in imminent danger or has been flooded please ring floodline on T: 0300 2000 100.
Keep yourself and others safe; avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous conditions - It is not safe to drive in these conditions.
Don't risk injury to others or damage to your property. If you can do so safely, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.
If you live or work on the coast, beware of large waves, even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
More details:
For further information on the weather warning please visit www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice
Info and advice can be found on the NIDirect government services www.nidirect.gov.uk/news