PESOPP and YPKK meetings - Decisions and announcements about heatwave

In the context of the preparation for dealing with extreme weather phenomena, a meeting of the PESOPP of Thessaly took place yesterday, where the particularities of the phenomenon were developed as well as the responsibilities of each organization, body and service.

Civil Protection Coordinator Ilias Leontaris participated in a teleconference convened by the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection on the topic of the upcoming heat wave and its consequences.

After the completion of the meetings of the PESOPP and the corresponding the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications summarizes the following:

A. GENERAL

1, It is pointed out the need to study the legislation and the implementation of the provisions in the context of the responsibilities of individuals and organizations.

2. All legislation concerning Civil Protection is posted on the website of the Ministry of Civil Protection and PP and is located here: https://civilprotection.gov.gr/parousiasi-forea/nomothesia

B. HEAT

1. The heat wave that will also affect Thessaly will last until Thursday and we should prepare to deal with both its impact on the lives of humans and animals.

2. This means that every person should follow the precautionary instructions in general and avoid exposure to the sun mainly between 12:00 and 17:00

3. To take measures to ensure air-conditioned spaces for mainly vulnerable groups of people but also for someone who will ask for support.

4. Regarding schools and workers, the relevant ministries (EDUCATION, HEALTH, LABOR) will issue corresponding circulars within the day. The circulars will concern the operation of schools, health units and public services. They will specify a 12:00 -17:00 work stop in areas where the combination of temperature and humidity dictates it.

5. A corresponding circular will also be issued for the implementation of teleworking

6. Guidelines for dealing with the heat can be found here. https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias/kaysonas







C. FIRES

1. The high temperatures in combination with the winds, which by region and at times will have medium to high intensity, are a criterion and a favorable condition for causing a fire.

2 . The fire safety measures applied by local municipalities (where they exist) should be combined with the measures of the Fire Brigade as well as those of ELAS and the Armed Forces. 3. From our side and in the context of supporting the work of the Fire Department, we should be prepared to provide support with means and personnel, i.e. water-carrying and earth-moving machines.

4 preventing the risk of a forest fire, during the days and in the areas where the risk index, according to the Daily Fire Risk Prediction Map of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection, is category 3 (high), category 4 (very high) or category 5 (alert status ). Then a decision may be issued prohibiting the passage, stay and movement of persons and vehicles, in NATURA areas, as well as in forest ecosystems, parks and groves, as defined in the provisions of Law 998/1979 (A΄ 289).
< br /> 5. Instructions for preventing and dealing with a fire can be found here: https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias/dasikes-pyrkagies