Community Safety Strabane

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

Storm Dave brings a spell of very strong winds Saturday into Easter Sunday morning which may cause some damage and travel disruption

Yellow Warning for WIND between Sat 04 April 14:00 and Sun 05 April 03:00 2026.

The Met Office has issued a YELLOW WARNING FOR WIND – Medium Likelihood of Low Impacts.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings #?date=2020-10-31&id=1602e960-09cf-4d07-b597-972120cad353

What To Expect

Road, rail, air and ferry services are likely to be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possibleSome roads and bridges may closePower cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverageSome damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happenInjuries and danger to life from flying debris are possibleInjuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

Met Office – Further Details

A rapidly deepening area of low pressure, Storm Dave, will pass close to Ireland before crossing Scotland on Saturday night, clearing into the North Sea on Sunday. Whilst some uncertainty remains in the exact track and shape of Storm Dave, a spell of strong southerly veering westerly winds is expected to affect Northern Ireland. Gusts of 50-60 mph are expected fairly widely with 60-70 mph in more exposed locations. The strongest winds are expected during Saturday evening where there is a small chance of gusts of 70-80 mph briefly. Large waves may lead to some dangerous conditions around windward coasts.

What Should I Do?

Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly. When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Met Office UK weather warnings for rain, wind, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm, lightning and extreme heat.

02/04/2026

COULD YOU LIVE WITH IT?
KILL YOUR SPEED NOT A CHILD!

30/03/2026

TRUST IS EARNED — NOT ASSUMED

How can any community have confidence in policing when those entrusted to uphold the law fail to uphold the truth?

Policing is built on three pillars:
honesty, respect, and integrity.

When even one ranked officer abandons these values, the damage goes far beyond the individual, it shakes public confidence and casts doubt over the entire organisation.

This should not be seen as an attack on policing, but about challenging the credibility of those dishonest ranked officers within.

The public deserves:
Truth, not silence
Accountability, not protection,
Integrity, regardless of rank

Without honesty, there is no trust.
Without trust, there is no legitimacy.

And without legitimacy, policing cannot function effectively.

People may support policing, but they demand integrity.

Because those who enforce the law must also be held to the highest standard of it.

Anything less is unacceptable.

There is no point pumping thousands of pounds into community engagement programmes to build trust in policing only to lose such trust through an officers dishonesty!

30/03/2026

Great and welcomed initiative from Artigarvin School on the danger of speeding outside of their school.

Fair play that they are always to the fore in their outstanding student initiatives.

I recognise that drivers should not need signs to recognise speed limits but any additional support is welcome. Therefore why not use the amber speed lights that have been installed to highlight danger and the need to reduce speed to 20mph?

Rarely are these lights switched on. They would greatly support your aims and objectives.

16/03/2026

STAY SAFE ALL....

14/03/2026

Be vigilant..... Protect your valuables.

OIL THEFT!!!

LET'S FIGHT BACK AGAINST MORAL-LESS PEOPLE

* Install an oil tank lock, alarm or
even a CCTV Camera.
* Check in on Neighbours
* Hear a noise? Investigate it!

No one can afford this loss, especially now.

Contact North West Locks & Mahon Engineering for security advice.

13/03/2026

Community Norice:

Car accident 5ways Bridge street. Use by-pass to Urney Road to avoid delays.

11/03/2026

COMMUNITY NOTICE:

Garvagh Road Omagh Closed.
Please find alternative route to avoid delays.

06/03/2026

REMINDER

Gardai in Donegal have reminded holders of a Northern Irish Provisional driving licence or an Irish learner permit that they are only valid for use within the jurisdiction from which they are issued, after an unaccompanied driver was stopped, car seized and facing further penalties.

28/02/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Accident at the junction of the Woodend Road and A5 at Ballymagorry,
Delays to traffic

21/02/2026

Bad oil spill reported on Strabane By-Pass near Orchard Road turn off. Please be careful ⚠️

Thank you Sean Mc....