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Emergency Councillor of the City of Lorca, Eduardo Sanchez, announced that the Consistory lorquino has enabled Orange Alert Plan unfavorable weather conditions in the region of Murcia on Saturday October 20 from 00:00 to 24 hours, although the situation may be extended in the early hours of Sunday, according to information provided by the Emergency Department of the Autonomous Community. "

Sanchez said that "according to the Meteorological Agency (AEMET), expected for Saturday's heavy rain with rainfall accumulated in a time of 40 liters per m2 for the Region of Murcia."

Therefore, the City Council has enabled the Municipal Emergency Plan in pre-emergency status.

The mayor has sued Lorca "maximum restraint in this situation", also recommending that citizens "will take the appropriate preventive measures and kept constantly informed of the updates of the weather and the state of the situation."

Similarly, Sanchez recalled that "before any warning or if people detect any danger, they must contact the single emergency telephone number 112".

Eduardo Sanchez recalled the recommendations by heavy rains and preventive measures are:

• Remove the exterior of housing those who may fall or be carried by water • Do not park vehicles or camping in dry riverbeds, or on the banks of rivers, to avoid being surprised by a sudden flood of water or a flood

• If you are in the countryside, away from rivers, streams and low-lying areas of slopes and hills • Do not cross flooded areas where water has power

• Check the condition of roofs, gutters, downspouts, ...

• Do not use the elevator, as the electric fluid could fail and get caught

• If you must travel, try to travel on main roads

RECOMMENDATIONS IF POSSIBLE FLOODING OF HOUSING by heavy rains:

• Disconnect power and preferably use flashlights for lighting

• Do not enter flooded areas such as garages or basements

• Avoid toxic or flammable substances come into contact with water and, if you have time, put up important documents

• Do not hesitate to leave the house, going to a high place

• If the water is isolated on the top of the house, not divorce her swim, you could drag current.

It is best to wait to be rescued

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca