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The Municipal Civil Protection Plan against snow and cold waves is active in Preemergence situation 0, which includes the pre-alert of emergency services, local police and social services.
4,500 kg are prepared.
Of snow and a vehicle with snow plow, among other means
The Councilor of Emergencies of the City of Lorca, Juan Miguel Bayonas, has updated the information about the cold wave that is being felt in the municipality.
The Edil recalled that "the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) reported the alert by orange risk level in the Guadalentín region for this Wednesday from 11 to 0 hours and for Thursday from 0 to 22 hours by accumulation of snow, With this probability, from the City of Lorca we activate the Municipal Plan of Civil Protection before snow and cold waves in Preemergence situation 0. This phase involves the information To the population and the pre-alert situation of the municipal media and bodies intended for emergencies, as well as the Local Police and Social Services. "
Bayonas has indicated that "at this moment we have preaprados all the municipal means to attend to the population if it is necessary." Specifically we have 4,500 kilograms of salt and the vehicle with salt shakers and we also keep on alert those companies of the municipality that count on Machinery in case it is necessary to require its services.We are in permanent contact with the General Direction of Roads of the CARM, as well as with the local mayors of the municipality, especially those of the districts of the north, the last contact we established it after the 12 hours And we have been informed that, for the moment, there has been no significant impact since the few fallen snowflakes have scarcely settled. "
At the same time the Local Police is also prepared to act in case its presence is necessary.
In fact, the Unit of Attention to Pedanias, UAP, is patrolling throughout the morning by the districts of the north, supervising the effects of the storm, while the UPROL does the same in the urban helmet and pedanias closer to it.
Finally, Bayonas has reminded the councils of 112 against snow events:
Recommendations for the population before the arrival of winter
• Taking into account the geographical area in which you are, store food and fuel in sufficient quantities for a period of isolation, but for at least 1 week.
• Prepare a first aid kit and medications often used by family members.
• Provide adequate clothing.
• Check those points of the house where there is contact with the exterior: window closings, doors, etc.
• Check roofs and water slopes.
• Closed circuit heaters must be provided with antifreeze.
In the event of heavy snow or cold waves:
• Pay attention to radio and TV stations to obtain information from the Meteorological or Civil Protection Institute.
• Have enough batteries for the radio and flashlights.
• If you are going outside, wear several warm and light garments, rather than a single garment of thick fabric.
Avoid tight clothing.
• Mittens are warmer than gloves.
• Allow air to circulate and act as an insulation.
Protect face, head and hands.
• Old people and children should not go out on the street.
• In the event of a blizzard: combination of cold air, snow and strong winds that reduce visibility, it is preferable to avoid outings or displacements.
• Do not perform excessive physical exercises since cold is not good for the heart.
• Take precautions to avoid poisoning by braziers, stoves, coal or gas in enclosed places without air renewal.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy in the event of fire.
• Take care of objects near stoves.
• In the event of heavy frost, keep a slightly open faucet in order to prevent water from freezing.
• Save food and heating.
Other tips for citizens.
• In urban centers, clean the sidewalks belonging to the building.
• In rural areas, proceed with the cleaning of access roads to dwellings.
• Collaborate personally and with the means available, in the cleaning of roads and highways.
• Refrain from taking garbage to the street when the collection service is suspended.
• It is advisable to clean snow and ice in front of the façade or sidewalk, without using any water, as it would freeze and aggravate the situation.
In case of accumulation of snow on the roofs, terraces and balconies, in no case should be thrown onto the public road.
Tips for motorists
• Assessing the need and avoiding, as far as possible, road travel in areas affected by snow.
• If traveling, do so.
If possible use public transport.
• If it is necessary to use the vehicle, check tires, antifreeze, spark plugs, lights and brakes.
• Carry in your car: radio, shovel, rope, lantern, clothing, blanket and chains.
• Know the places of refuge along the way.
• Circulate on national roads and during daytime hours.
Avoid traveling at night on secondary roads.
• Be informed by local stations, meteorological institute, traffic and civil protection.
• Ask for prior information on the state of the roads and the weather situation.
• Provide chains and gloves for placement, flashlight, proper footwear and warm clothing.
Try to carry a mobile phone (with power supply) and fill the fuel tank every 100 kilometers.
• Be very careful to take special care with the ice sheets.
It is difficult to determine where in the course they may have formed, although generally the shady areas are the most common.
• At all times follow the instructions of the surveillance agents on the roads and the information of the information panels.
If the agents advise you to immobilize the vehicle, do not resume driving until authorized.
• If you have a split track, drive in the right lane and if you have to stop the car always do it off the road or on the shoulder.
Driving with snow
• Switching on the dipped beam (essential rule "see well and be seen").
• Check the operation of the wiper and washer.
• Use the vehicle's interior ventilation system to remove mist on the windows and apply a dry cloth.
• Avoid sudden accelerations and decelerations, as well as overtaking.
• Anticipate before any incident so you do not have to use the brakes.
• Maintain reduced speed.
• Drive smoothly.
Use short gears.
• Periodically clean the snow that accumulates in the fender and that can hinder the wheels.
• Keep the car clean of snow.
Check the exhaust pipe.
• Take great care with the snow on the road and transformed into ice, as it is very slippery.
• Be seen through the correct use of lighting.
• As soon as the road turns white or when ordered by the Order Group, the chains will be put on the drive wheels.
Do not expect to be blocked.
They will be placed in places away from the road and easily accessible for the vehicle, avoiding to hinder the circulation of the road.
• Hang a tissue or rag on the antenna to attract attention.
• Attach the chains to the car in the presence of ice or hard snow.
• Do not move on the marks of other vehicles, tread "virgin" snow.
• If ice appears do not depress the brake.
• In case of road blocking by snow:
• Do not overtake a vehicle blocked by snow on the road without being completely sure it can do so, leaving the road free after performing the maneuver.
• Never stand on the driveway, park off the road and do not leave the vehicle other than being sure you can reach a home or shelter for help.
• Do not overtake a snow thrower while you are working.
• If you are trapped or if the weather is surprising you should stay in the car inside the vehicle:
• It is convenient to keep the engine running, the heating on, and try to renew the air from time to time.
It is very important to avoid falling asleep.
• Check that the tailpipe outlet is kept clear at all times so that the smoke does not penetrate the car.
• Tune into radio stations that will provide official information on the situation and provide the necessary information.
Driving with ice
• Recognize in advance the sections with ice so that you do not have to use the brakes.
• Slow down slowly and keep it too low.
• Avoid braking or abrupt change of direction.
• Avoid accelerations and decelerations, as well as overtaking.
• Be aware of the behavior of other vehicles that may be unpredictable.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca
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