Wind

The emergency response plan (PIU) in the event of extreme weather conditions defines the actions the government should take in the event of six weather conditions.

The population should adopt the following conduct in the event of gusts of wind.

Orange vigilance - wind

between 90 km/h and 110 km/h

• limit your journeys;
• limit your speed on the road, especially if the vehicle or trailer you are driving may be affected by the wind;
• do not go walking in wooded areas;
• in towns, be careful of falling objects;
• tidy away or fix down any objects liable to be blown around or damaged, for example garden furniture, parasols, etc.;
• on no account go onto a roof.

Red vigilance – wind

winds above 110 km/h

• if possible, remain at home;
• if you need to travel, limit yourself to what is strictly necessary and avoid wooded areas;
• tell someone that you are going out and your destination;
• tidy away or fix down any objects liable to be blown around or damaged, for example garden furniture, parasols, etc.;
• on no account go onto a roof;
• phone 112 immediately if someone is injured;
• phone 112 concerning objects on public roads only if they constitute a serious obstruction (trees, branches, roofing debris).