Weather Alert: Prepare for an Emergency
Civil protection has issued a high critical weather alert, especially in the northern regions
A wave of bad weather is hitting our country, requiring careful preparation by all, especially the rescuers and emergency workers. The Civil Protection Department has issued a high critical weather alert, reporting a worsening of weather conditions with cloud cover, hail and strong wind gusts, especially in northern regions.
Expected emergency scenarios
The predicted weather phenomena could cause:
- Flooding: Due to heavy rains, flooding may occur in low-lying areas and along watercourses
- Landslides: Water-saturated soil could cause landslides, especially in hilly and mountainous areas
- Infrastructure damage: Strong wind could cause damage to roofs, trees and power lines.
What is the Civil Protection doing:
The Civil Protection Department is constantly monitoring the situation and coordinating local authorities’ interventions. Emergency procedures have been activated and rescue teams are on the ground ready to respond.
Advice for emergency responders and personnel
- Check equipment: Ensure that all emergency vehicles and equipment are in perfect working order and have sufficient fuel and consumables
- Plan rescue operations: Set priorities for intervention based on the severity of the situation and available resources
- Training teams: Organising training sessions and updating staff on procedures for responding to weather-related emergencies
- Communicate with the population: Spread clear and understandable messages to the population, indicating self-protection measures to be taken.
Advice for the population:
- Follow the authorities’ instructions: Listen carefully to the local authorities’ communications and follow their instructions
- Restrict travel: Avoid leaving the home unless strictly necessary
- Protect your home: Close doors and windows, secure objects that could be moved by the wind
- Disconnect the power: In case of particularly violent storms, disconnect the power and unplug household appliances
- Keep an emergency kit handy: Prepare an emergency kit with a battery-powered radio, torch, water, non-perishable food and a first aid kit
Essential in an emergency: organisation and collaboration
Collaboration between citizens, institutions and emergency workers is essential to better address crisis situations caused by extreme weather events. Each of us can help to reduce risks and protect ourselves and others by following the authorities’ instructions and acting responsibly.