Instructions for the protection of citizens from the imminent heatwave “Kleon” announced GEETHA.

“Following instructions from the political leadership of the Ministry of National Defense, the National Defense Ministry, in the context of preventing the effects of high temperatures and heatwaves, issued relevant orders regarding directions for taking measures for the benefit of the Armed Forces personnel to deal with the of said phenomenon.
Specifically, the following are highlighted:

  • The adaptation of the training and operation programs of the Units and Services of the Armed Forces.
  • The reprogramming of summer trainings of Military Schools.
  • Taking all the appropriate measures regarding the safety of personnel, material and military installations from the expected adverse weather conditions.
  • The taking of all the personal protection measures, as specified in the relevant circular of the Ministry of Health (click here), and are specified in the corresponding orders issued by the Health Ministry.

“It is emphasized that depending on the evolution of the heat phenomenon, newer orders – instructions will be issued,” the announcement states.