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The Councilor for Emergencies of the City of Lorca, Juan Miguel Bayonas, has asked Lorca and Lorca to take precautions against rainfall forecasts for the next few days, especially on Saturday 17 December.
Bayones has announced that "the State Agency of Meteorology, AEMET, has established yellow level alert for rains, winds and coastal areas for the Guadalentín Valley, Lorca and Aguilas for next Saturday, December 17, 2016. Specifically, the Rainfall alert is established from 06:00 hours to 00:00 hours on Sunday, December 18, 2016, and a cumulative rainfall of 60 l / m2 and a probability of 40% -70% can be recorded in 12 hours. Wind is established from 19:00 hours and until 18:00 hours on Saturday December 17, 2016, with a probability of 40% -70% .As for coastal phenomena, it is established from 06: 00 hours from Saturday, December 17 until 00:00 hours on Sunday, December 18, 2016, a probability of 40% -70%. "
Edil stressed that "given the possible emergencies caused by these heavy rains, from the City and the Municipal Emergency Service we ask the population to take into account both prevention and self-protection measures with the aim of guaranteeing the safety of The citizenship, and we ask you to follow the indications of both the 112 and the City of Lorca through the website www.lorca.es, facebook and twitter.
Flood risk prevention measures (before)
• Remove objects from the exterior of the dwelling that can be washed away.
• Do not park vehicles or camp on dry river beds, or riverside, to avoid being surprised by a sudden flood of water or a flood.
• Have a first aid kit, water, and durable food.
Calculate supplies for about three days.
• Place toxic products: herbicides, insecticides, solvents, paints, ..., out of the reach of water.
• Periodically check roofs, sewers and waterfalls.
Eliminate accumulations of debris, leaves and soil.
• Put valuables out of the reach of water.
Self-protection measures to be taken in case of emergency due to heavy rains (during)
• Use the phone only to inform the authorities.
• Disconnect electrical appliances.
Save food and heating.
• Stay permanently informed through official media such as Twitter @ "112Lorca" or other means of communication such as weather forecasts and the state of the situation.
• If the house is flooded, it is essential to abandon basements and low floors as soon as possible and disconnect the electrical energy using, preferably, lanterns for lighting.
• If you have to travel, make sure to travel, preferably, on main roads and highways.
• If you are in the countryside, you must move away from the rivers, torrents and low slopes and hills, avoiding, in turn, passing through flooded fords.
• Tips if you are in your vehicle
• Investigate through the meteorological institute or civil protection of the risks of torrential rains.
Also use local stations.
• Do not leave the vehicle parked in areas where it may be flooded, or where it may be drawn by a stream of water.
• When driving, do not cross flooded places.
A small depression can accumulate a lot of water.
If you do it with short speed and moving very slowly.
Check the brakes after crossing.
• Pay attention to landslides, sinks, sinks ...
• Avoid traveling at night.
• Know where the highest places are and how to reach them quickly.
• Leave the car if:
• The water starts to level up on the road.
• If the vehicle stalls.
• When crossing a current the water is above the axis of the wheels.
• When you find it difficult to open the door, exit through the windows.
Before the appearance of blizzards or heavy snow:
If you are going outside, wear several warm and light garments, rather than a single garment of thick fabric.
Avoid tight clothing.
Allow air to circulate and act as an insulation.
Protect face, head and hands.
Do not perform excessive physical exercises since the cold is not good for the heart.
It is not convenient for older people and children to go out into the street.
In case of blizzard: combination of cold air, snow and strong winds that reduce the visibility, it is preferable to avoid the exits or displacements.
Any changes that may occur in the alert, the population will be informed by the relevant means.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca
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