FLOODING: helpline set up

The HSE has set up a counselling helpline for those affected by flooding.

It has also compiled a leaflet which outlines useful measures for people in affected areas.

You can contact the helpline on freephone 1800 245 600 from 9.30am to 5.00pm on week days.

The leaflet is available on www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/environ/Flooding.html

OTHER EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

If you need urgent help, here are contact details for some of the volunteer groups helping those in vulnerable areas in Athlone:

Red Cross, Athlone: 086 2617916 and 083 1772866

Westmeath Volunteer Network: 044 9348571 and 086 1743470

Civil Defence: 087 2546033

Athlone Chamber of Commerce: 087 8154918