Very difficult tomorrow, said V. Kikilias – Attica, Boeotia, Evia, almost the entire Peloponnese, Fthiotida, Phocis, Lesbos and Chios are in orange
For a very difficult day tomorrow, as according to fire risk map most of the country is on a high and much higher risk index due to high temperatures and gale force winds that will reach 7 Beaufort, while gusts will approach 9 and even 10 Beaufort, said the Minister of Climate Crisis and of Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias
As he said, Attica, Boeotia, Evia, almost the entire Peloponnese, Fthiotida, Fokida, Lesbos and Chios are in orange, while he emphasized that in the areas of the Fire Department, all security forces and local authorities are on heightened alert. Finally, Mr. Kikilias asked everyone to demonstrate the same increased readiness and responsibility.
It is noted that a coordination meeting was held a while ago with all the relevant ministries, the fire department, ELAS, the Army, the Coast Guard, the Civil Protection, the Regions, as well as all those involved.
The following is Mr. Kikilia’s statement in detail:
“Tomorrow is very difficult given that this year’s fire season is the most difficult in the last 20 years.
According to the fire danger map, most of the country is at high and much higher risk due to high temperatures and gusty winds that will reach 7 Beaufort, with gusts approaching 9 and even 10 Beaufort. Attica, Boeotia, Evia, almost the entire Peloponnese, Fthiotida, Phocis, Lesvos and Chios are in orange, so especially in these areas the Fire Department, all security bodies and OTAs are on high alert. We must all show the same increased preparedness and responsibility to protect and protect ourselves from fires that can become uncontrollable in a matter of minutes.”
Very high risk of fire in the regions of Attica, Peloponnese and the PEs of Achaia, Ilia, Lesvos, Chios, Boeotia, Evia, Phocis, Fthiotida
A very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted tomorrow for the regions of Attica, Peloponnese as well as in some areas of the regions of Central Greece, Greece and the North Aegean according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the general secretariat of the Ministry of Civil Protection . and Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr).
Specifically, the very high risk of fire is expected tomorrow for the following areas:
- Region of Attica (including the island of Kythira)
- Region of Peloponnese
- Western Greece Region (Achaia Region, Ilia Region) North Aegean Region (Lesvos Region, Chios Region)
- Region of Central Greece (PE Boeotia, PE Evia, PE Fokidas, PE Fthiotida)
The general secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection has informed the competent state agencies involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the above areas, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness in order to any fire incidents are dealt with immediately.
At the same time, the GPP recommends that citizens be very careful and avoid actions in the open air that can cause a fire by negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning residues, the use of machines that cause sparks such as circular saws, welding, the use outdoor grills, smoking bees, throwing lit cigarettes, etc. Also, it is recalled that during the fire protection season burning of fields is prohibited.
In addition, the 2nd stage of operational readiness of the P.S. remains in place. and there will be patrols by a business, as well as patrols by fire, police and military forces.
In addition, the personnel of the Fire Services of the above Regional Units remain on partial alert, in order to deal with the increased service arrangements, which may arise due to a greatly increased risk of fire (risk category 4).
At the same time, for the above areas, the Plan of Civil Protection actions to deal with risks due to forest fires remains in place, according to which, among other things, the implementation of the measure of the preventive ban on vehicle traffic and the stay of excursions in national forests is foreseen , forests and “vulnerable” areas.
At the same time, the PS appeals to the citizens:
- Be very careful and avoid any activity that could cause a fire.
- Follow the forest fire prevention information available on the website and on the official accounts of the Fire Brigade, on Facebook and Twitter.
- In the event of a fire, immediately notify the Fire Service by dialing 199.
In the event of a fire, citizens are requested to immediately notify the Fire Service by dialing 199.
For more information and self-protection instructions from the dangers of forest fires, citizens can forward the website of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection to the electronic address civilelection.gov.gr.
Source: Skai
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