The Fire Service has issued an urgent weather warning, prompted by Met Office forecasts of extreme rainfall, calling for immediate preventive actions across the island.
Local authorities, municipalities and communities, along with all relevant government services, have been urged to clear storm drains, sewers and riverbeds of debris, dirt and dense vegetation, and to take necessary precautions within their jurisdictions.
The Fire Service has issued the following safety guidelines for residents:
- Ensure external drains are clear of blockages
- Check that house gutters are functioning properly
- Test basement water pumps to ensure adequate drainage capacity
- Seal any openings in property boundaries, especially those adjacent to vacant lots below street level
- Secure all temporary shelters and metal roofing
- Properly anchor gas cylinders and domestic fuel tanks
- Ensure water tanks and solar heaters are firmly secured
- Remove temporary structures and materials from rooftops
- Check that construction scaffolding is properly fastened
- Secure all advertising signs
The service advises the public to avoid unnecessary travel during extreme weather conditions and to follow instructions from relevant authorities.
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