Belgium (The Brussels Morning newspaper): The 1722 hotline is activated due to expected storms causing flooding and weather disruptions. People should prepare for heavy rain, especially in the southwest. Call 1722 for non-emergency firefighter assistance and 112 for life-threatening situations.
It runs from 5:00 PM until noon tomorrow. The Federal Public Service – Interior has therefore activated the phone number for the non-emergency firefighters, 1722. Through this number, people can reach the services of the non-emergency fire brigade. A whole series of storms starting later today will be moving from east to west and will continue until Friday morning. They will move westward from the east steadily and pass over different areas successively.
What precautions should be taken during storms?
Heavy rains during such storms may cause flooding in some areas and may disrupt daily life and buildings. People are suggested to monitor the latest information of the weather and take appropriate precautions in view of the possible issues. The RMI is appealing for caution from all due to such potential heavy rains. The impact of the storms will be most in the southwest part of the region. This area is expected to get the most rain, which could worsen the flooding and other weather problems. Those who stay here should be made aware that things outside must be securely held and people indoors during poor weather conditions to ensure safety during the inclement period.
According to the RMI, even 20 to 30 liters per square meter in one hour is something really extreme. Besides, there is a possibility of hail this evening. For the north and northeast of the country, these storms will have less impact. You can reach this by calling the 1722 hotline activated by FPS Interior, in case of any storm damage or water-related issues that require the help of firefighters. Applications via www.1722.be or directly by dialing 1722. The situation in which there might be danger for someone’s life-a collapsing building, a dangerous road, a fire, an injury-one always needs to call 112.
