Many parts of our parish and town are flooded at the moment due to the high water levels of the River Shannon. Many people have had to evacuate their homes. Various relief efforts are underway and a community effort is needed to help those in need. The following links will connect you to webpages with further details of how to get involved. Thank you for your support.
Athlone Flood Relief – Fundraising Events
http://www.athlone.ie/News/LocalNews/FloodFundraisingEvents.aspx
Athlone Flood Relief Appeal – Bank Account
http://www.athlone.ie/News/LocalNews/FloodAppealAccount.aspx
Athlone Flood Relief – Advice Centre
http://www.athlone.ie/News/LocalNews/FloodsReliefCentre.aspx
Keep up to date with all the details on Athlone.ie
http://www.athlone.ie/News/BreakingNews.aspx
OPW Flooding Information/Advice
http://www.flooding.ie
HSE advice and services for those in flood affected areas
http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/floodadvice.html
Roscommon County Council
Emergency Contact Number – Athlone Area: 087-6379396
Please visit the website for the latest details of flooding in the county:
http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/
Athlone Town Council
Sandbags/defences, Emergency Accommodation, Access Difficulties: contact 090 6442100
For Evacuation Assistance please contact Athlone Gardaí 090 6498550
Please visit Athlone.ie for the latest details of flooding in the town:
http://www.athlone.ie/News/BreakingNews.aspx
