Local authorities are to establish emergency response hubs in the areas that are most impacted by power outages caused by Storm Éowyn.

The National Emergency Co-ordination Group said that these hubs will support people with "basic needs such as water, hot food, phone charging, broadband access, shower and clothes washing facilities".

Local authorities will also continue to manage local coordination groups in order to coordinate available supports and assistance, including the Department of Social Protection's Humanitarian Assistance Scheme.

However, it is anticipated that not all local authorities will set up emergency response hubs or local coordination groups as they "gauge the level of response required in their areas".