Meeting with the object of taking additional fire protection measures was held today at Ministry of Cultureduring which the Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni gave instructions for the taking of increased preventive measures, in view of the high temperatures, which are expected in the coming days.

The actions, which have already been taken by the Ephorates of Antiquities, in visitable archaeological sites, in the framework of the program of systematic cooperation with the Ministry of Civil Protection and Climate Crisissuch as control and maintenance of the fire protection network, cleaning, deforestation, etc., while the implementation of evacuation plans in case of fire was thoroughly discussed.

Furthermore, due to the high temperatures expected in the coming days, the possibility of interrupting the operating hours of specific archaeological sites was considered, if necessary, at specific times, according to the forecast of National Meteorological Service.

In addition, especially for the Acropolis, under the supervision of the Organization for the Development and Management of Cultural Resources, sunshades will be installed for hot days, while in collaboration with the Hellenic Red Cross free water will be distributed to visitors during the hours with very high temperatures.