2024-01-01 13:26:00
The 1722 call number for non-urgent firefighter interventions was activated on Monday following the Royal Meteorological Institute announced that heavy precipitation might flood the south of Belgium, and in particular the province of Luxembourg placed on orange alert. , indicated the FPS Interior.
According to the IRM, cumulative precipitation of 25 l/m² in 24 hours will quickly be reached south of the Sambre et Meuse furrow. Accumulations will even exceed 50 l/m² and might reach 70 l/m² in 24 hours in the province of Luxembourg, implying a switch to orange vigilance. In total, total precipitation amounts will be between 70 and more than 130 l/m² very locally in 96 hours.
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.
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The FPS also recommends the use of the electronic counter 1722.beconsidered “the most direct way to request help from firefighters in situations where no lives are 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.
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