Classes have been suspended by the Coy and Avilés snow forecast for Orange Alert (significant risk), because of the snow that will fall at very low altitudes.
The City of Lorca activates its Emergency Plan to snow and cold waves, while recommending that review elements that can come loose, and the use of adequate clothing.
The Councillor for Citizen Security and Emergency Lorca Town Hall, Belén Pérez, has reported that before the start of snowfall in the higher districts of the municipality would have had to suspend school classes in the hamlets of Coy and Aviles, given the impossibility of teachers to access the schools.
At the same time is recommended to avoid displacement, especially in the late afternoon and in the northern part of town, to the orange alert (significant risk) because of the snow that may accumulate up to 8 cm.
and fall at altitudes above 500 meters, as announced by the Meteorological Agency.
Municipal Emergency Service and Civil Protection, in collaboration with the National Institute of Meteorology is responsible for informing the public through the media, weather phenomena that can lead to risky situations, like today.
In these situations, it is very important to remain attentive to official information transmitted through radio and other media, and follow the directions given.
In this sense, the Emergency Councillor reported that the city of Lorca City has activated its Emergency Plan to snowfall and cold waves, which is the only Region to have this plan approved, pre-emergency phase position 0 ( weak snow runs and clear).
Perez has emphasized that special care must be taken on the roads in the northern part of town, and a more fully in the following ways:
A-91 Sale up to Petra
RM-711 (Caravaca-Lorca)
RM-11 (Lorca, Aguilas, in the limit. Last year traffic was stopped several hours)
RM-C9 (Zarzadilla de Totana)
RM.503 (Bullas-Aledo and Totana Zarzadilla)
RM-504 (Cehegín-La Paca)
RM-C12 (RM-711-Coy. Coy access by Avilés)
RM-C13 (RM-Dona Ines Dona Ines C12.Une Coy)
RM-C-14-711 8RM Zarcilla de Ramos)
RM-C22 (Parish-limit of the Region address Velez Rubio)
Roads giving access to the Shelter House Churches
In the event that the road journey is essential, it should do together, request information on road conditions and weather forecast, fill the tank, check the status of wheels and wipers, antifreeze fluid replacement vehicle, plus carry chains, rope, flashlight, blanket and mobile phone.
Other recommendations
Belen Perez has recommended reviewing and reporting of sensitive items detachment (as roofs, ...) and downs of water while reviewing those points in the home where there is contact with the outside, closing windows, doors, etc..
We recommend the use of clothing to the cold, rain or snow, depending on the altitude of the municipal area (if you go outside wear several pieces overlapping light and warm, rather than a single piece of fabric thick), and pay attention to radio and TV stations for information or Meteorological Institute of Civil Protection.
Moreover, in case of heavy snow or cold spells, is not considered appropriate that are out, elderly people and children.
Finally, we must care for the objects next to the stove.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca