Flooding

Waterways / Quay Walls / River Banks - Improvement works have been carried out to minimise the risk of flooding in a number of areas.

In the event of significant flooding in Limerick city or county, Limerick City and County Council will invoke its Plan for the Management of a Major Emergency.

Limerick City and County Council Flood Support Daytime emergency phone: +353 61 556000 | Out of hours emergency phone: +353 61 417833.

In response to the ongoing flooding incidents, Limerick City and County Council is working closely with the Department of Social Protection and the Health Service Executive to ensure that families in need of assistance are being supported in what is a very difficult time for them. 

Advice from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding septic tanks during flooding.

In the event of a major flooding incident, Limerick City and County Council typically prepares sandbags for use in the flood response. The majority of these sandbags are used directly by the Council for its own response work. This response work will be directed towards achieving the greatest comm