Instructions to the citizens in view of the bad weather that will hit the country from March 1

News Worsening weather is forecast for Tuesday, March 1st mainly characterized by locally heavy rains and thunderstorms and locally heavy snowfall

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection (www.civilprotection.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection has informed the relevant state services involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, in order to be on increased alert for civil protection, in order to deal with direct effects from the occurrence of severe weather phenomena.

At the same time, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection advises citizens to be especially careful, taking care to take measures to protect themselves from the dangers arising from the occurrence of severe weather phenomena.

In particular, in areas where heavy rainfall, storms or stormy winds are forecast:

1. Insure items which, if swept away by severe weather, may cause damage or injury.

2. Make sure that the gutters and gutters of the houses are not blocked and are operating normally.

3. 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

4. Avoid field work and activities in the sea and coastal areas during severe weather events (risk of lightning strikes).

5. Take immediate precautions during a hailstorm. Take refuge in a building or car and do not leave the safe area until they are sure that the storm is over. Hail can also be very dangerous for animals.

6. Avoid passing under large trees, under hanging signs and generally in areas where light objects (eg pots, broken glass, etc.) may come off and fall to the ground (eg under balconies).

7. To faithfully follow the instructions of the locally competent bodies, such as Traffic, etc.

Also, in areas where the occurrence of snow and frost is forecast:

If you are going to travel by car:

– To be informed about the weather and the condition of the road network
– Have in their vehicle anti-skid chains and the tank full 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
– To change their travel schedule to avoid the peak of weather phenomena
– To faithfully follow the instructions of the locally competent bodies, such as Traffic, etc.

If moving on foot:

– Dress with several layers of light clothing instead of heavy clothing and wear appropriate shoes to avoid injuries due to slipperiness
– To avoid unnecessary movements during peak phenomena (heavy snowfall, frost conditions)

For information and announcements regarding the prevailing situation and the passability of the road network due to the inflow of flood waters in it or due to snowfall and frost, the citizens can visit the website of EL.AS. www.astynomia.gr.

For more information and instructions for self-protection from severe weather conditions, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection at www.civilprotection.gr.

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