The Department of Public Safety of the City of Eagle reports that since 15 pm today Monday, September 29th, and until 6 pm tomorrow Tuesday, May 30, the Campo de Cartagena, Mazarrón, Guadalentin Valley, Lorca and Águilas remain Yellow Alert in anticipation of rain and storms.
According to the Meteorological Agency (AEMET), rainfall may accumulate up to 20 liters per square meter in one hour, with a probability of between 40 and 70 percent, so said council has asked citizens Eagles to take into account these adverse weather conditions.
Therefore, the Consistory aquiline, through the Municipal Emergency Service and Civil Protection, in anticipation of the rains that may occur in Eagle, population offers the following tips:
Periodically inspect your roof and downspouts and remove any accumulation of debris, leaves, dirt, etc., which may impede the flow of water into sewer, ditch or canal near his home.
Remove the outer housing objects that could be washed away.
If you must leave your home turn off electricity, gas and water.
Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet.
Do not park vehicles or camp in dry riverbeds, or wadis, to avoid being surprised by a sudden flood of water or a flood.
Never cross your vehicle sections that are flooded, because the force of the water can drag out of the driveway.
Stay constantly informed through radio and other media, weather forecasts and the state of the situation.
In case of rain, if you have to travel, try to move, preferably by major roads and highways at a moderate speed.
If you are in the field, stay away from the base of the hills, which may be surprised by the falling water down its slopes.
It is also important to locate the highest points in the area where you are, as you may need to contact them in case of possible flooding.
The emergency phones in our area, in case you need to use them, are:
- Emergency: 112
- CIVIL PROTECTION: 968,493,080
- LOCAL POLICE: 968,493,062
- GUARDIA CIVIL: 968,411,098
- HEALTH EMERGENCIES: 112
- FIRE: 112
Source: Ayuntamiento de Águilas