Council inundated with road and water problems

Donegal County Council is being inundated with reports of problems as a result of the cold spell, with water supplies and road conditions causing concern.
We’ve had reports of two county council gritters going off the roads this morning in South West Donegal, and effortsare being made to get a truck with essential supplies such as milk and bread to a community in the glen of Glenties, which has been totally cut off for a number of days.
There have also been reports that the council is running low on supplies of salt and grit. A senior engineer confirmed to us today that there are supply issues, but roads will be gritted this evening and tonight, and fresh supplies are due in tomorrow.
Meanwhile, as problems with water supplies are reported around the county, householders and keyholders
are being urged to check unoccupied houses and premises for burst pipes and if necessary, shut off and drain the water system.
Mayor Cllr Brendan Byrne says the water department is under severe pressure, but crews are out in force today. Senior Executive Engineer Con Mc Laughlin says some of the major problems are being experienced in areas serviced by Lough Mourne, and also in East Inishowen, particularly in the area from Redcastle to Ishkaheen
The county council’s emergency numbers are under severe pressure, people are being urged to be patient. if they are trying to report faults.
The numbers are 074 91 72288 for the roads service, and 074 91 72399 for the water service.