Earlier, a warning message was sent by 112 to areas of Western Greece and the Ionian Islands
An emergency update on the upcoming dangerous weather phenomena was carried out today (January 25, 2023) by Fire Department Spokesman, Epipyragos Ioannis Baker from the National Coordination Center for Operations and Crisis Management in Maroussi.
The representative of the Fire Department pointed out that citizens should limit their movements to what is absolutely necessary.
As mentioned by Mr. Baker, a message has been sent from 112 to its inhabitants Kefalonia, Ithaca, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Aitoloakarnania, Achaia and Ilia.
A second warning message will be issued by 112to its inhabitants of Corinth, Argolis, Laconia, Messinia, Eastern Arcadia, Karditsa and Trikala.
Later, a third warning message from 112 will followto its regions of Western Macedonia where heavy snowfall is expected.
The representative of the Fire Department noted that more intense phenomena occurred in the Pella Regional Unit on Monday, January 23, where the operations center of the Fire Department received 115 calls for pumping water, in the wider area of Aridaia, while actions were taken in 36 cases.
Yesterday, Tuesday, January 24, an emergency bulletin of dangerous weather phenomena was issued by the National Meteorological Service, which was updated today.
According to the updated Emergency Bulletin of Dangerous Weather Phenomena issued today by the National Meteorological Service (EMY), the deterioration of the weather with heavy rains and storms, snowfall, gale-force winds and a drop in temperature is predicted from today until Friday (27-01- 2023).
The phenomena will initially manifest in the west-central and south and will gradually expand towards the north-east of the country.
Heavy rains and storms are expected tomorrow afternoon and in Attica. Is this why restriction is recommended? of movements.
Earlier, a broad coordinating meeting was held with the participation of the political leadership of the Ministry and the physical leadership of the Fire Brigade, all the co-competent agencies, but also with a scientific team of meteorologists and hydrologists.
As Mr. Artofios underlined, depending on the evolution of the phenomena and the information from the National Meteorological Service, other messages will be sent from 112, if deemed necessary, while a broad coordination meeting will also take place tomorrow, to re-evaluate the course of the bad weather.
The state apparatus is ready
All Civil Protection forces have been put on maximum alertness and alertness to deal with any emergency. The Fire Services of the areas where the phenomena are expected to occur, have been placed in a state of increased readiness and further escalation if required, in order to deal with any problems immediately.
Citizens are strongly recommended to be especially careful and follow basic self-protection instructions:
- Limit your travel to absolutely necessary during severe weather
- Always keep in mind, in the event of flooding, to move to the highest parts of the house.
- Do not for any reason cross rivers, streams or flooded roads, on foot or by vehicle. For no reason.
- More self-protection instructions are available on the official website of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection
It is also reminded that the National Meteorological Service will update the Emergency Bulletin of Dangerous Weather Phenomena every 12 hours and will be available on the emy.gr website
Meeting in Civil Protection for bad weather: Activation of 112 depending on the course of the phenomena
The activation of 112 to send warning messages to residents of specific areas depending on the evolution of the phenomena was decided during a meeting held earlier at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, under the Minister Christos Stylianidis, to evaluate the meteorological data concerning the upcoming bad weather.
Mr. Stylianides underlined that the entire civil protection mechanism is already on heightened alert to immediately deal with any problems that arise due to the upcoming dangerous weather phenomena.
According to a statement from the ministry, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection and ESKEDIK have already informed the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and all the competent government agencies involved, the regions and municipalities of the country as well as all the concessionaires of the country’s highways to be in full readiness.
At the same time, the General Directorate of Public Health strongly advises citizens (in addition to the instructions of 112) to be very careful, to limit their movements to the absolutely necessary in areas where dangerous weather phenomena are expected and to take all the necessary self-protection measures in accordance with the instructions of the General Department of Public Health .
The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister Evangelos Tournas, the Secretary General of Civil Protection Vassilios Papageorgiou, the Chief of the Fire Brigade Lieutenant General Georgios Pournaras, the Chief of Staff of the Corps Lieutenant General Christos Lambris, the Commander of the National Coordination Center for Operations and Crisis Management (ESKEDIK) Lieutenant General Theodoros Vagias, the head of the Order Branch of the Hellenic Police headquarters Lieutenant General Eleftherios Garilas, the director of Planning and Emergency Response of the Greek Police Dimitrios Alexandris, as well as the scientific team of meteorologists and hydrologists.
It is recalled that according to the updated Emergency Bulletin of Dangerous Weather Phenomena issued today Wednesday 25 January 2023 by the National Meteorological Service (EMY), a significant worsening of the weather with locally dangerous phenomena is predicted from the evening of Wednesday (25-01-2023) to and on Friday (27-01-2023) with the main features being heavy rains and storms, local hail and heavy snowfall in the continental mountainous-semi-mountainous areas but also in areas in the north with a relatively lower altitude. It is pointed out that substantial differences from the original Emergency Bulletin concern only the altitudes where heavy snowfall is expected.
Citizens can be updated daily on the development of extraordinary weather phenomena in the regular weather reports of EMY and on the website of EMY at the online address www.emy.gr.
Recommendations of the Public Health Service to citizens due to the bad weather
Recommendations to citizens to be especially careful, taking care to take self-protection measures from risks arising from the manifestation of severe weather phenomena, the general secretariat of Civil Protection addresses on the occasion of the upcoming bad weather.
In particular, in areas where heavy rains, storms or gale-force winds are predicted, the Public Health Service recommends that citizens:
• Secure objects which, if carried away by severe weather conditions, may cause damage or injury.
• To make sure that the gutters and downspouts of the houses are not blocked and are working properly.
• Avoid crossing torrents and streams, on foot or by vehicle, during storms and rainfall, but also for several hours after the end of their event
• Avoid outdoor work and activities in marine and coastal areas during severe weather events (risk of lightning strikes).
• Take shelter immediately during a hailstorm. Take shelter in a building or car and do not leave the safe area until they are sure the storm has passed. Hail can be very dangerous for animals too.
• Avoid passing under large trees, under posted signs and in general areas where light objects (eg pots, broken glass etc.) can become detached and fall to the ground (eg under balconies ).
• To faithfully follow the instructions of the local authorities, such as Traffic, etc.
Also, in areas where snowfall and frost are predicted:
If they are going to travel by car:
• To be informed about the weather and the condition of the road network
• Have skid chains on their vehicle and a full tank of fuel
• To travel, if necessary, preferably during the day preferring the main roads
• To inform their relatives about the route they are going to follow
• Change their travel schedule to avoid peak weather conditions
• To faithfully follow the instructions of the local authorities, such as Traffic, etc.
If moving on foot:
• Dress in several layers of light clothing instead of a heavy suit and wear appropriate shoes to avoid slippery injuries
• Avoid unnecessary movements during the peak of the phenomena (heavy snowfall, freezing conditions)
For information and announcements regarding the prevailing situation and the passability of the road network due to the inflow of flood waters into it or due to snowfall and frost, citizens can visit the EL.AS website. www.astynomia.gr.
For more information and self-protection instructions from severe weather, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at www.civilprotection.gr.
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