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The Secretary General of Civil Protection has informed the competent state services involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, so that they are on greater alert of civil protection, in order to immediately address the effects of the manifestation of severe meteorological phenomena.
At the same time, it advises citizens to take special care, taking care to take measures to protect themselves from the dangers derived from the occurrence of severe meteorological phenomena.
In particular, in areas where heavy rains, thunderstorms, or hurricane-force winds are forecast:
Secure items that, if swept away by severe weather, could cause damage or injury.
Make sure gutters and gutters in houses are not blocked and are working normally.
Avoid crossing streams and streams, on foot or by vehicle, during storms and rain, but also for several hours after the end of your event.
Avoid field work and activities in the sea and coastal areas during severe weather (risk of lightning strikes).
Take immediate precautions during a hail storm. Take cover in a building or car and do not leave the safe area until you are sure the storm is over. Hail can also be very dangerous for animals.
Avoid going under large trees, under hanging signs, and generally in areas where light objects (eg flowerpots, broken glass, etc.) can break off and fall to the ground (eg under balconies). .
Faithfully follow the instructions of the locally competent bodies, such as Traffic, etc.
For information and announcements on the prevailing situation and the passability of the road network due to the entry of flood waters into it, citizens can visit the EL.AS website. www.astynomia.gr.
For more information and instructions on self-protection from severe weather conditions, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection at www.civilprotection.gr.
