2023-12-24 08:25:00
The call number 1722 for non-urgent firefighter interventions was activated this Sunday following the Royal Meteorological Institute announced that violent winds might hit the Belgian coast between midday and 8:00 p.m., said the FPS Interior.
During this period, the wind will be around 6 Beaufort at the Coast, with gusts between 80 and 100 km/h. The rest of Belgium should not experience particularly significant squalls. 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.
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