2023-11-03 21:45:00
The number 1722 for non-urgent firefighter interventions was activated following the Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM) issued a yellow alert for rain in the province of Luxembourg during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the SPF announced Friday evening Interior.
The aim of 1722 is to prevent emergency numbers from being overwhelmed by calls for interventions that can wait. In the event of damage caused by a storm or water damage for which assistance from the fire brigade is required, you must therefore dial this number. If a life is in danger, you should call 112.
The FPS also recommends using the electronic counter 1722.be, considered “the most direct way to request help from firefighters in situations where no life is in danger”.
The 112 emergency centers and firefighters always give priority to people whose lives are potentially in danger. “They analyze situations on a case-by-case basis and determine who needs to be rescued first. During a storm or flood, they have to process many requests at the same time,” emphasizes the federal public service. “Be patient and don’t call back to find out when help will arrive,” he asks.
The IRM forecasts intense rains sometimes accompanied by thunder and gusts of wind between Saturday 10:00 a.m. and Sunday 5:00 p.m., mainly in the province of Luxembourg. Cumulative precipitation might reach 25 l/m2
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