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;
- 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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