Rain

 

Orange vigilance - rain

rain between 31 and 45 l/m2 in 6 hours, between 41 and 60 l/m2 in 12 hours or between 51 and 80 l/m2 in 24 hours

  • follow the weather forecast on www.meteolux.lu;
  • consult the danger maps for heavy rain on maps.geoportail.lu, in order to evaluate if your location may be affected; 
  • keep up to date with the situation on the roads before travelling;
  • charge your phone and power bank in case of a power break down;
  • follow any diversions in place;
  • be careful of aquaplaning;
  • avoid river banks and flooded roads and comply with road closures.

In zones that are liable to flooding

  • start in the lowest rooms, then go up: secure any belongings that may be damaged and keep an eye on the water levels;
  • ensure that surface water drains are not blocked. Check the non-return valve;
  • remove any substances that might be harmful to the environment from areas likely to be under water;
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  • turn off the electricity supply to all the rooms in the house that might get flooded;
  • turn off your heating, and turn off the gas or heating oil supply. Make sure that your heating oil tank is properly secure;
  • before traveling, check for difficult road traffic conditions;
  • follow any diversions in place.

Red vigilance - rain

rain above 45 l/m2 in 6 hours, above 60 l/m2 in 12 hours or above 80 l/m2 in 24 hours

  • Make sure that the orange vigilance level recommendations are followed;
  • if possible, remain at home;
  • avoid unnecessary travel in the areas affected;
  • if you need to travel, be especially careful. Tell someone you are going out, and where you are going;
  • follow any diversions in place;
  • avoid river banks and flooded roads and comply with road closures
  • never go down a road that is under water;
  • if the electricity is cut off, use battery-operated devices such as your mobile phone, a battery-operated radio or the car radio;
  • in flood zones, and even in areas that are rarely flooded, take all the necessary precautions to safeguard your possessions in case the water level rises;
  • prepare emergency lighting and keep a supply of drinking water;
  • stay calm and composed. Saving human lives takes priority over protecting material goods;
  • facilitate the work of the emergency services carrying out any evacuation and follow their advice;do not take any journeys by boat unless you have taken sufficient safety measures.

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