The major operation to free the tourists from Lardo and Kiotari as well as the surrounding areas has been in full progress since midday in order to transport them to safe places.

The first tourists have been transported to Kalythies of Rhodes, to the indoor basketball court of Kolossos. At the same time, tourists are also transferred to accommodations in Faliraki, while structures are constantly being opened to accommodate tourists.

Also, the Venetoklion Gymnasium-Lyceum of Rhodes is opening, where there are mattresses and water.

The hoteliers of the island are in communication with each other in order to accommodate tourists where there is availability.

At the same time, the municipality of Rhodes states in its announcement: “The Malona Cultural Center is excluded from the places where citizens are directed for their safe stay.

Safe gathering places for citizens, coming from the evacuated areas of the Municipal Community of Pylon and the Municipal Community of Lardos, remain the following:

Archangelos High School
Archangelos High School
2nd Archangelos Primary School”