Rain Showers High Winds and Rain December 21, 2010 .- Given the predictions of the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) Civil Defense and Emergencies of the Municipality of Jimena de la Frontera, warns that today Tuesday 21, the Orange Alert level rises by rain and high winds in the province of Cadiz, continuing until Wednesday, 22.
face persistent rains:
If you are driving, slow down, be careful and do not stop in areas where large amounts of water. Do not try to save his car in the middle of flooding.
If you travel, try to move preferably on major roads and highways.
If it starts to rain so torrential think there is a risk of flooding. Do not cross your vehicle or on foot flooded sections, because it ignores what may be under water and locate the points highest in the area.
If you are in the field, one should stay away from rivers, streams and low lying areas of the slopes and hills to avoid crossing flooded fords. You should also go to the highest points in the area.
However, the difficult forecast storm events advised to stay informed at all times of the possible evolution of weather changes
waterspout
- If the downpour surprised driving in the road, not cross with your vehicle's sections that are flooded . The drag force of water can float to the vehicle.
- is also important to locate the highest points the area where you are, as you may need to address them in case of possible flooding.
Faced with strong winds
As a precaution to high intensity winds should:
· Avoid road travel as far as possible, and outputs the mountain and the sea.
· Close and secure doors, windows and awnings.
· pots and remove all objects that could fall into the street and cause an accident. In any case, if into the wind, deteriorating roofs, antennas, etc., Avoid repair while it persists up to the episode of wind and alert.
· Avoid performing school sports and extreme sports, especially mountain and water.
· It is also advisable not to perform or exercise activities in parks and wooded areas.
If you are in the street or in the field
· away from ledges is , walls, trees or cranes, they can get off and take precautions ahead of buildings under construction or in disrepair.
· refrain from climbing scaffolding or cranes, without adequate protective measures. In any case, it is better not to go to these places.
If you are traveling
· In the prediction of winds must be taken to prevent displacement by road and if necessary to make, be extremely careful about the possible presence of obstacles on the road.
· If you are driving, use extreme caution, especially out of tunnels, passing and crossing roads with heavy vehicles in both directions.
· In any case, find out the weather in the area you are going.
If you are in maritime areas
· Care should be taken away from the beach and other low spots that may be affected by high tides and waves that are often generated by the intensity of strong winds.
· In these situations, the sea acquires extraordinary conditions and may drag if you are in the vicinity of the sea.
Civil Defense and Emergencies of the municipality of Jimena advised to follow the recommendations, in case of emergency call 112 or 085.
