The National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) has warnd that there is a risk of further flooding and warned people to be "vigilant" following Storm Chandra.

The NECG has confirmed that it will continue to meet and the coordinated response will continue over the bank holiday weekend.

Emergency officials and response agencies will also closely monitoring the situation and are preparing for the risk of "further flooding over the coming days".

The weekend weather forecast looks like the low pressure will continue to dominate, bringing further spells of rain or showers at times.

There are Status Yellow warnings in place today (Friday, January 30) for several counties.

A Status Yellow rain warning is currently in effect for the northern counties of Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry until 6:00p.m today.

Storm Chandra

The NCEG has also warned that the impact of Storm Chandra in some counties will mean that localised flooding will continue to be a risk because of saturated ground conditions and high river levels.

It has advised that people should be aware that situations can change very quickly.

Local response teams are currently monitoring the ongoing situation and according to the NCEG will make sure resources are in place and crews are on standby

However some disruption to essential services is likely over the coming days in affected areas.

Supports available

An Emergency Response Payment is available to provide support to those living in properties directly affected by flooding.

Support is also provided for people whose homes are damaged from flooding and severe weather events and who are unable to meet emergency costs for essential needs, household items and structural repair.

The scheme does not provide a general compensation payment for damage or losses incurred as a consequence of a weather event, nor does it cover damage or losses that are insured under home insurance policies or would reasonably be expected to have been covered by an insurance policy.

The scheme is not available to cover commercial, agricultural, or business losses.

An Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme has also been activated for small businesses and community, voluntary and sports organisations affected by Storm Chandra flooding.

The scheme is open in Wexford, Wicklow, Dublin, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Louth and Monaghan following severe weather conditions.

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has stated that it is working with local authorities and the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management to identify those who need support.

Public safety advice

The NECG is also advising people to:

Allow for disruption when travelling - plan extra travel time and reduce speed;
Expect surface water, debris and poor visibility;
Do not bypass road closed signs;
Do not drive through floodwater;
Check with transport operators when planning journeys;
Stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals;
Keep children and pets away from waterways and flooded areas;
Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades during high tide.

The NCEG is also appealing to people to check in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance.