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According to the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, based on current hydrometeorological conditions, floods in Minija, Akmena-Danė, Lėvenis, Nevėžys, Šventoji, Jūra, Neris and Nemunas are currently forecast above the perennial average, while in other rivers it is forecast as average or less than average.
In order to adequately prepare for possible floods, the Department of Fire Protection and Rescue approached the Director of Municipal Administrations to review and, if necessary, revise the municipal emergency prevention and management plans and other operational planning documents.
In addition, depending on the situation and the hydrometeorological conditions, preventive meetings of the Emergency Commissions would be initiated, as appropriate, to discuss flood preparedness issues.
Before the flood starts, residents are advised to make sure there is enough food, clean water, matches, and firewood for a few days.
All electrical wiring must also be well insulated to avoid short circuits. Take vegetables, food, valuables out of basements, and lighter items that can be damaged by water can be taken to upper floors, shelters.
It is advisable to remove vegetables, groceries, valuables and lighter items that can be damaged by water from the basements to take them to the upper floors.
If flooding is likely, wells should be sealed to prevent contaminated surface water from entering. To protect the house from ice clutter, it is necessary to forge protection posts, and it is also advisable to mark with flags or other posters how to get from the main road to the farm.
Fertilizer and pesticide stocks should be removed from flooded areas, and it should be verified that there are no contaminants (chemicals, lubricants, etc.) that could contaminate the environment in garages, outbuildings and warehouses.
And if you decide to go to a safer place, before leaving the house, you must open the water and gas valves, turn off the electricity, collect documents, valuables, essential items, food, medicine, close the door.
You can learn more about flood risk by place of residence here.
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