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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 5d

⚠️ With severe weather warnings in place for strong winds and heavy rain from #StormAmy you can ensure that you’re #WeatherReady by following some simple steps from our partners.

Click below to read their top tips for staying safe in severe wind and rain 🌧️👇
Wind: bit.ly/3VZqfqU
Rain: bit.ly/3iEb7kd

5 tips for staying safe in strong wind

When there is a wind warning in place, here are 5 tips for staying safe in strong winds.

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nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 5d

Useful emergency numbers if you need them during the @metoffice.gov.uk #StormAmy weather warnings for strong winds in place today (Friday 3 Oct) and tomorrow (Saturday 4 Oct):
nidirect.gov.uk/winds
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

Emergency numbers:
Emergency services 999 or 112,
Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100,
NI Electricity Networks 03457 643643,
NI Gas emergency service 0800 002 001,
NI Water 03457 440088,
Housing Executive 03448 920901

nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 5d

#StormAmy strong winds weather warnings:
- amber in some areas from 3pm-8pm today (Fri 3 Oct)
- yellow from 2pm today to midnight tomorrow
Injuries/danger to life possible,travel disruption,power cuts,buildings damage,fallen trees likely.
Info/advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

Storm Amy - strong winds weather warnings
Amber triangle – amber warning Friday 3 October 3pm to 8pm
Yellow triangle – yellow warning Friday 3 October 2pm to Saturday 4 October 11.59pm

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nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 5d

There is now a heavy rain weather warning in place until tomorrow (Saturday 4 Oct) at 12pm.
Travel disruption, difficult driving conditions, flooding possible.
Flooding Incident Line number 0300 2000 100.
Info and advice: nidirect.gov.uk/rain
#StormAmy
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

Illustration of a house with a yellow warning triangle inside it and a car in flood water: Heavy rain - yellow warning, Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100

nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 6d

There is also @metoffice.gov.uk heavy rain weather warning tomorrow (Friday 3 Oct) from 11am to 5pm.
Travel disruption, difficult driving conditions, flooding possible.
Flooding Incident Line number 0300 2000 100.
Info and advice: nidirect.gov.uk/rain
#StormAmy
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 6d

#StormAmy strong winds amber weather warning in some areas tomorrow (Fri 3 Oct) from 3pm to 8pm.
Danger to life from flying debris or large waves at coasts, travel disruption, damage to buildings, power cuts, fallen trees likely.
Info/advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

Illustration of an amber warning triangle: Strong winds warning - amber warning

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 7d

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️

Heavy and persistent rain in Northern Ireland

NOW - Thursday 2200

Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning

Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

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nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 7d

A @metoffice.gov.uk heavy rain weather warning now in place until 10pm today (Thurs 2 Oct).
Travel disruption, difficult driving conditions, flooding, dangerous floodwater, power cuts possible.
Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100.
Info and advice: nidirect.gov.uk/rain
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 8d

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️

Strong winds associated with #StormAmy across Northern Ireland

Friday 1600 – Saturday 0600

Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning

Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

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nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 7d

Weather warning for strong winds from 4pm Friday 3 Oct to 6am Saturday.
Injuries/danger to life possible from flying debris or large waves at coast.
Travel disruption, power cuts, damage to buildings, fallen trees likely.
Info & advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds
#StormAmy
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

Illustration of a yellow warning triangle: Strong winds warning - yellow warning

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nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 12d

A @metoffice.gov.uk heavy rain weather warning for some areas from 7am to 7pm tomorrow (Saturday 27 Sept).
Travel delays, difficult driving conditions, flooding and power cuts possible.
Flooding Incident Line number 0300 2000 100.
Info and advice: nidirect.gov.uk/rain
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 13d

It's #EyeHealthWeek.
It’s important to get your eyes tested every two years.
Get information and advice: www.nidirect.gov.uk/news/importa...
#EyeCare #EyeHealth
@health-ni.gov.uk

Someone getting an eye test - Eye health

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nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 14d

Tips and advice if you want to be more active:
www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/phy...
#NationalFitnessDay

nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 16d

All adults in NI are potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded group.
Have a chat with your family about your #OrganDonation wishes.
Find out more:
www.nidirect.gov.uk/news/opt-out...
@health-ni.gov.uk @hscni.bsky.social
#OrganDonationWeek #ODW25

Illustration of a heart - Organ donation

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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · 20d

🔓Phase Two of the Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme is now OPEN.

👇Find out more through the FAQs for the scheme

🔗 online.hscni.net/our-work/tra...

A graphic of a medical waiting room, with text over the top which reads: "Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme. FAQ"

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Department for Infrastructure @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk · 27d

September is Preparedness Month and today's theme for the Be Ready NI campaign is Flood Aware.

Our Flood Maps NI service allows you to keep up to date with the latest flood hazard info.

Check it out here: www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/topics/flood...

#BeReadyNI #30Days30WaysUK

@nidirect.gov.uk

Graphic wording: Check the latest flood hazard info on Flood Maps. https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/topics/rivers-and-flooding/flood-maps-ni. Image of how the map looks on the website.

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Department for Infrastructure @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk · 27d

A resurfacing scheme on the M1 Motorway, Craigavon, will recommence on Friday 19 September 2025.

Read more details here: www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/major-r...

Graphic with a man at work sign and the text Road improvement works, delays possible diversions will be signposted thanks for your patience

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nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · 29d

It’s #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
If you’re in crisis or despair, talk to someone.
If you're concerned someone may be in crisis or despair, talk to them.
Find info on what to do:
www.nidirect.gov.uk/news/talk-so...
#WSPD

Two people talking over cups of coffee - mental wellbeing: talk to someone

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Department for Infrastructure @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk · 29d

The Electric Vehicle Association Northern Ireland have created an Electric Vehicle (EV) Home Charging Electricity Cost Calculator to assist with the calculation of your EV charging costs.

Find out more at the link: evani.uk/evhomecharge...

graphic with the words EV charging electricity cost calculator

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Department for Infrastructure @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk · 29d

We all have a personal responsibility as road users to behave in a way that keeps ourselves and others safe.

Remember, it is your legal responsibility to keep your car in a roadworthy condition at all times, regardless of its MOT status.

@nidirect.gov.uk

Graphic of a car and the words Driving Today? then by 2 green arrows the wording, make sure you're good to go / you are legally responsible to ensure your car is roadworthy, regardless of MOT status

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nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · Sep 7

A UK-wide Emergency Alerts test will take place at 3pm this afternoon (Sunday 7 Sept).
You will receive an alert on your mobile phone.
You do not need to do anything when you get the alert - this is just a test.
For more info, go to www.gov.uk/alerts

Illustration of a mobile phone with the wording ‘Emergency Alerts’ on its screen: Emergency Alerts are being tested on mobile phones across the UK on Sunday 7th September at 3pm - find out more at www.gov.uk/alerts

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · Sep 5

The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.

If you are worried your abuser might find your device you can opt out of the alert, do this before Sunday!

Opt out: gov.uk/alerts/optin...

UK Gov. We are testing Emergency Alerts on mobile phones across the UK on Sunday 7th September at 3pm. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.

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nidirect @nidirect.gov.uk · Sep 4

It’s important to recognise the signs and symptoms of #sepsis - it can be a life-threatening condition.
Find out more: www.nidirect.gov.uk/news/recogni...
#SepsisAwarenessMonth
@health-ni.gov.uk

Illustration showing rod-shaped bacteria in blood with red blood cells and leukocytes - Sepsis

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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · Sep 4

❓Why join the forum?

✅Your experience could help make a difference. Whether you’ve used breast services or supported someone who has – your insight is essential.

📢 Help make a difference. #Voices #BreastCareMatters #BreastForum

👉 www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/breast-services-review-have-your-say

A graphic with text saying "Breast Services Review. We Want your feedback. We're reshaping breast services and need your insights."

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Department of Health @health-ni.gov.uk · Sep 2

🤝Join our regional Forum and help shape future services 👇

🔍We’re reviewing breast services and want to hear directly from you.

🗣️Your voice matters.

➡️More info: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/breast-services-review-have-your-say

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