A multi-agency teleconference, chaired by local government, has been held to co-ordinate the response from departments, councils and utilities to difficult weather conditions expected later in the week.
With snow forecast across parts of Northern Ireland and the risk of sub-zero temperature, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from Wednesday.
The public are being asked to plan their journey, check in on elderly or vulnerable relatives and neighbours and take all necessary precautions to protect their property.
With the risk of travel disruption later in the week, advice and useful numbers on what to do in the event of an emergency are available on nidirect.
A further multi-agency teleconference will be held later in the week.
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