The wind across the country has been issued a yellow alert by the IRM. The wind is expected to strengthen on Wednesday evening and overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, with gusts reaching 70 to 80 km/h and locally being more sustained. Additionally, an area of rain and thundery showers will cross the country from the coast.
The FPS Home Affairs reminds individuals to call 1722 or use the e-desk www.1722.be in the case of damage caused by a storm or water damage that necessitates the assistance of the fire brigade. They emphasize that 112 should only be used in situations where a life is in danger. When calling 1722, the operators of the 112 emergency centers prioritize calls to this number and forward the request to the fire brigade. Request submissions via the online counter are sent directly to the fire brigade after indicating contact details and municipality name.
Individuals are reminded to wait patiently for the arrival of firefighters after submitting a request and not to contact them again to inquire about their location. Firefighters prioritize each situation on a case-by-case basis, giving priority to those whose lives are potentially in danger.
The IRM has indeed issued a yellow alert for the wind across the country. This will strengthen on Wednesday evening and overnight from Wednesday to Thursday. Gusts will reach 70 to 80 km/h and may locally be more sustained. An active area of rain and thundery showers will also cross the country from the coast.
The FPS Home Affairs reminds you to call 1722 or submit a request via the e-desk www.1722.be in the event of damage caused by a storm and water damage for which the assistance of the fire brigade is necessary. 112 is to be reserved for situations where a life is in danger.
When calling 1722, the operators of the 112 emergency centers first handle calls to this number, before forwarding the request to the fire brigade. They process calls to 1722 on separate telephone lines from those of 112, in order to be able to give priority to the most urgent calls.
A request submitted via the online counter will be sent directly to the fire brigade. To make a request in this way, you must first indicate your contact details and the name of your municipality, after which the site sends the request to the appropriate rescue zone.
The FPS reminds us to wait patiently for the arrival of the firefighters after sending a request and not to contact them again to find out where they are. Firefighters examine each situation on a case-by-case basis and give priority to anyone whose life is potentially in danger.
In conclusion, it is important to heed the warnings issued by the IRM and to take necessary precautions during this period of high winds and rain. The FPS Home Affairs has provided important contact information for those in need of assistance and reminds us to allow firefighters to handle situations on a case-by-case basis. Let us stay safe during this storm and be prepared for any potential damages.