The Secretary General for Civil Protection, Vasileios Papageorgiou, strongly advises residents of Epirus, Western Greece, Western Thessaly, and Western Central Greece to be particularly cautious due to the deterioration of weather conditions in the coming days, with heavy rain and storms, strong winds, and snowfall in some areas. Vasileios Papageorgiou, urges residents of Epirus, Western Greece, Western Thessaly, and Western Central Greece to be particularly cautious due to the deterioration of weather conditions in the coming days, with heavy rain and storms, strong winds, and snowfall in some areas. Specifically, Mr. Papageorgiou calls on residents of these areas to strictly follow the basic guidelines below:
-Avoid any unnecessary movement during severe weather conditions and secure your doors and windows tightly, always keeping in mind that in case of flooding, you should move to the highest points of the house.
-Do not cross flooded streams, creeks, or roads, either on foot or in a vehicle, if you find yourself in this situation. Under no circumstances.
-In any case, keep an eye on the relevant announcements in the media and follow the instructions of the authorities.
«We remain alert – We remain vigilant – We follow the instructions,» states the announcement by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.
Citizens can stay informed about weather developments. in the regular weather reports of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) and on the EMY website. For information and announcements regarding the current situation and the passability of the road network due to flooding, citizens can visit the EL.AS website. For more information and instructions on how to protect themselves from severe weather conditions, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.
