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Newry & Mourne District Council have announced again that sandbags are available for collection by the public and businesses from Newry Sports Centre, Patrick Street Newry and Newry Museum / Bagenals Castle carpark, Castle Street, Newry.
They are also available from Killkeel Leisure Centre and Annalong Marine Park (beside the play area/ public toilets.)
Stocks are extremely limited and only those in real need should collect them. There will be a maximum of 6 sandbags available per property.
Area Commander Chief Inspector Davy Beck commented "Police have been working very closely with partner agencies, Newry & Mourne District Council, Government Departments and utilities over the weekend in preparation for this weather event with the safety of the community the main objective.
A large supply of sandbags have been distributed over the weekend and the above distribution sites are available for those in real need today.
In addition to this NIFRS have specialised pumping equipment available in the area and multi agency search and rescue assets are in place to assist should the need arise.
Road service have specialist resources available in South Down and Newry in an effort to keep the road network open and operational." Police would appeal to the public not to place themselves or others at risk, avoid costal paths and the foreshore areas throughout today.
Updates are available via Newry and Mourne PSNI Facebook page.
In the meantime in the event of an emergency the flood incident line should be called at 03002000100
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