Kalambakas Street turned into a river in the first hour of the Elias storm in Trikala.

In particular, as stated by trikalavoice.gr Kalambakas street from the height of “SKLAVENITIS” and below has turned into a lake (for the third time in 4 months) and drivers are trapped, looking for escape routes.

Storm Protection Guidelines

The Municipality of Trikkaia informs citizens about storm protection measures, in accordance with the instructions of the DG Civil Protection

Protection instructions

STORMS

How to estimate the distance to a storm

  • Measure the time between lightning and thunder in seconds. Divide the time you measured by 3 to calculate the storm’s distance in kilometers.
  • Take the necessary measures quickly, before the storm approaches you. The distance is indicative as the storm can appear very quickly over the area you are in.

DURING A STORM

If you are at home

  • Secure items that may be blown away by wind or heavy rain and may cause damage or injury.
  • Check how to mount any billboards you may have posted.
  • Secure doors and windows.
  • Avoid touching plumbing pipes (kitchen, bathroom) as they are good conductors of electricity.

If you are in the car

  • Park it on the side of the road and away from trees that might fall on it.
  • Stay inside and turn on your stop warning lights (emergency lights) until the storm clears.
  • Close windows and do not touch metal objects.
  • Avoid flooded roads.

If you are outdoors

  • Take refuge in a building or car or sit on the ground immediately without lying down.
  • Take cover under solid branches of low trees if you are in the woods.
  • Never take shelter under a tall tree in an open area.
  • Avoid low-lying lands for the risk of flooding.
  • Do not stand next to utility poles, power lines, telephone lines and fences.
  • Do not approach metal objects (eg cars, bicycles, camping equipment, etc.).
  • Stay away from rivers, lakes or other bodies of water.
  • If you are in the sea, get out immediately.
  • If you’re isolated on a flat surface and feel your hair stand on end (signaling that lightning is about to strike), sit deep with your head between your legs (to minimize your body surface area and contact with the ground ) by throwing the metal objects you have on you.

During a hailstorm

  • Protect yourself immediately. Do not leave the safe area until you are sure the storm has passed. Hail can be very dangerous for animals too.