Knowing a phenomenon is the first step toward dealing with it correctly and avoiding possible dangers
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\nRemember:
\nWith simple actions, you too can help reduce flood risk.
\nWhat to do - Before the flood
\nWhat to do - During a Flood
\nWhen indoors
\nWhen outdoor
\nWHAT TO DO After the flood
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Awareness of whether the area where you live, work or stay is at risk of floods helps you better prevent and deal with emergency situations.
\r\n\r\nRemember:
\r\n\r\nWith simple actions, you too can help reduce flood risk.
\r\n\r\nWhat to do - Before the flood
\r\n\r\nWhat to do - During a Flood
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WHAT TO DO After the flood
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Prevention in case of avalanche risk consists first of all in knowing which are the areas where the phenomena occur. Avalanches often occur in the same places: high mountain areas with bare rocky terrain, between 2.000 and 3.000 meters mostly without vegetation cover. It is important to avoid the areas at risk in the periods in which the detachments are expected. They occur frequently at the beginning of spring when the rise in temperature can cause the sudden melting of the snow masses.
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Prevention in case of avalanche risk consists first of all in knowing which are the areas where the phenomena occur. Avalanches often occur in the same places: high mountain areas with bare rocky terrain, between 2.000 and 3.000 meters mostly without vegetation cover. It is important to avoid the areas at risk in the periods in which the detachments are expected. They occur frequently at the beginning of spring when the rise in temperature can cause the sudden melting of the snow masses.
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During
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Listen to the radio, browse the internet or watch television to know if adverse weather warnings or civil protection alerts have been issued. Also during and after the event it is important to listen to the radio or watch television to know the course of events.
\nRemember that in case of a landslide there are no houses or walls that can stop it. Only a higher place can protect you.
\nLandslides often move suddenly, like mudflows: avoid passing near areas already subject to ground movements, especially during storms or heavy rains.
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\nAfter
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Listen to the radio, browse the internet or watch television to know if adverse weather warnings or civil protection alerts have been issued. Also during and after the event it is important to listen to the radio or watch television to know the course of events.
\r\n\r\nRemember that in case of a landslide there are no houses or walls that can stop it. Only a higher place can protect you.
\r\nLandslides often move suddenly, like mudflows: avoid passing near areas already subject to ground movements, especially during storms or heavy rains.
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You have to consider how quickly thunderclouds develop and expand, thus leading the storm to reach the moment of its maximum intensity without leaving much time to find shelter.
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Before
Check the weather conditions when planning outdoor activities, such as an outing, a day dedicated to fishing or beach activities, an excursion or hiking, by checking in advance the forecasts issued by the competent meteorological offices, which also indicate whether the situation will be more or less favorable to the development of thunderstorms in the area and on the day you are interested.
\nRemember that the location and timing of these phenomena, in most cases, are impossible to accurately determine with sufficient advance: the general framework outlined by the forecast bulletins, therefore, should always be integrated with real-time observations.
\nIn the event of a thunderstorm
\nConstantly observe the atmospheric conditions, in particular pay attention to the possible presence of precursor signals of the imminent arrival of a thunderstorm, and decide what to do:
\nIn an exposed environment, while it starts to flash and thunder
\nIf you see lightning, especially in the twilight hours and at night, the storm may still be far away, even tens of kilometers away. In this case, move away in good time, anticipating the possible approach of the storm.
\nHowever, if you hear thunder, even if it seems far away, the storm is a few kilometers away, if not closer. In this case you are in danger, go immediately to a sheltered place.
\nIn case of lightning, associated with thunderstorms
\nCombined with thunderstorms, lightning is one of the most fearsome dangers.
\nMost accidents caused by lightning occur outdoors: the mountain is the place most at risk, but so are all large and exposed places, such as a lawn or a soccer field, especially in the presence of water, such as the sea, beaches, piers, docks, outdoor swimming pools. In fact, there is a residual risk associated with lightning even indoors.
A thunderstorm cloud can give rise to lightning even without precipitation; moreover, lightning can strike several kilometers away from the center of the thunderstorm. So, even if there are no clouds over our heads, but we see or hear a thunderstorm nearby, we risk being the target of electrical discharges.
\nIf a person is a victim of lightning, remember that their body does not remain electrically charged, so they can be rescued immediately, without any risk.
\nOutdoors
No place is safe outdoors, so the first thing to do is to quickly get indoors and wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before restarting outdoor activities. If no building is available, seek shelter inside your car with doors and windows closed and the radio antenna down if possible.
\nIn order to understand where electric discharges will strike most frequently, consider the shape of the objects, not the material they are made of.
\nPreferred targets are high places (trees, poles, pylons) or otherwise overhanging a lower surrounding (even a single person in a large, flat place, such as a lawn or a beach), and sharp objects (umbrella, fishing pole, etc.).
\nIf you are forced to stay outdoors and do not have the possibility to quickly reach a safe shelter, move away from points that protrude significantly, such as poles or trees, and do not seek shelter there, especially if they are isolated and higher than the surrounding vegetation. Be sure to avoid being at the highest point in your surroundings.
\nMetallic objects do not attract lightning, so it is not dangerous to wear or hold small metal objects (watch, keys, necklaces, earrings, etc.). However, metal is a good conductor of electricity, so it is important to stay away from particularly large metal objects (nets or fences, railings, steps or bleachers, ropes or ladders, etc.). If a structure like these is struck by lightning, the metal can conduct current to the person in contact with it or in its immediate vicinity. For the same reason, you should stay away from water (by moving away from the shore of the sea or a lake) if a thunderstorm is coming.
\nParticularly, if a storm is coming your way:
\nOn the mountain
\nImmediately move to a lower altitude, avoiding staying on particularly high, exposed or pointed paths, such as ridges or peaks, keeping away from paths equipped with ropes and metal ladders and immediately stop any climbing on the wall. Reach quickly a path at lower altitudes, walking, if possible, along depressions in the terrain (hollows, valleys, ditches but beware of possible flooding in case of heavy rain).
\nIf you are with other people, do not hold hands and walk at least 10 meters apart.
\nSeek shelter inside a building or, if reachable quickly, in a car. Less safe shelters, but useful in the absence of better alternatives, are caves, bivouacs or barns, as long as you keep away from the threshold and walls.
\nOnce you reach a shelter, but even if you are forced to stay outdoors, keep your feet together, minimizing the point of contact with the ground, so as to reduce the intensity of the current that can cross your body. For the same reason, avoid sitting or, worse, lying on the ground. Still with your feet together, you can assume a squatting position, better if you place any insulating material between you and the ground.
\nAlso in this case, stay as far away as possible from other people who are with you.
\nBy the sea or lake
\nAvoid any contact or proximity with water: lightning, in fact, can cause serious damage even for indirect electrocution, due to the dispersion of the discharge that is transmitted up to a few tens of meters from the point affected. Therefore, get out of the water immediately and move away from the shore, as well as from the edge of an outdoor swimming pool; also remember that boats, canoes and pirogues, even if covered, do not protect in any way from lightning.
\nQuickly seek shelter inside a building or, if not possible, in a car, keeping in mind that in very large and flat places, such as beaches, you are more exposed.
\nGet rid of umbrellas, parasols, fishing rods and any other medium or large pointed objects.
\nCamping
\nDuring the storm, it is good to take shelter in a brick structure, such as the services of the campsite or, failing that, inside the car. It is not recommended to seek shelter in caravans or campers, unless they are made of sheet metal. If, on the other hand, you are in a tent and it is impossible for you to take shelter elsewhere:
\nAt home
\nThe risk of lightning is greatly reduced, however follow some simple rules during the storm, keeping in mind that a building is a safe place, provided that you do not come into contact with anything that can conduct electricity:
\nYou have to consider how quickly thunderclouds develop and expand, thus leading the storm to reach the moment of its maximum intensity without leaving much time to find shelter.
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\r\nBefore
Check the weather conditions when planning outdoor activities, such as an outing, a day dedicated to fishing or beach activities, an excursion or hiking, by checking in advance the forecasts issued by the competent meteorological offices, which also indicate whether the situation will be more or less favorable to the development of thunderstorms in the area and on the day you are interested.
\r\n\r\nRemember that the location and timing of these phenomena, in most cases, are impossible to accurately determine with sufficient advance: the general framework outlined by the forecast bulletins, therefore, should always be integrated with real-time observations.
\r\n\r\nIn the event of a thunderstorm
\r\n\r\nConstantly observe the atmospheric conditions, in particular pay attention to the possible presence of precursor signals of the imminent arrival of a thunderstorm, and decide what to do:
\r\n\r\nIn an exposed environment, while it starts to flash and thunder
\r\n\r\nIf you see lightning, especially in the twilight hours and at night, the storm may still be far away, even tens of kilometers away. In this case, move away in good time, anticipating the possible approach of the storm.
\r\n\r\nHowever, if you hear thunder, even if it seems far away, the storm is a few kilometers away, if not closer. In this case you are in danger, go immediately to a sheltered place.
\r\n\r\nIn case of lightning, associated with thunderstorms
\r\n\r\nCombined with thunderstorms, lightning is one of the most fearsome dangers.
\r\nMost accidents caused by lightning occur outdoors: the mountain is the place most at risk, but so are all large and exposed places, such as a lawn or a soccer field, especially in the presence of water, such as the sea, beaches, piers, docks, outdoor swimming pools. In fact, there is a residual risk associated with lightning even indoors.
A thunderstorm cloud can give rise to lightning even without precipitation; moreover, lightning can strike several kilometers away from the center of the thunderstorm. So, even if there are no clouds over our heads, but we see or hear a thunderstorm nearby, we risk being the target of electrical discharges.
\r\n\r\nIf a person is a victim of lightning, remember that their body does not remain electrically charged, so they can be rescued immediately, without any risk.
\r\nOutdoors
No place is safe outdoors, so the first thing to do is to quickly get indoors and wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before restarting outdoor activities. If no building is available, seek shelter inside your car with doors and windows closed and the radio antenna down if possible.
\r\n\r\nIn order to understand where electric discharges will strike most frequently, consider the shape of the objects, not the material they are made of.
\r\n\r\nPreferred targets are high places (trees, poles, pylons) or otherwise overhanging a lower surrounding (even a single person in a large, flat place, such as a lawn or a beach), and sharp objects (umbrella, fishing pole, etc.).
\r\n\r\nIf you are forced to stay outdoors and do not have the possibility to quickly reach a safe shelter, move away from points that protrude significantly, such as poles or trees, and do not seek shelter there, especially if they are isolated and higher than the surrounding vegetation. Be sure to avoid being at the highest point in your surroundings.
\r\n\r\nMetallic objects do not attract lightning, so it is not dangerous to wear or hold small metal objects (watch, keys, necklaces, earrings, etc.). However, metal is a good conductor of electricity, so it is important to stay away from particularly large metal objects (nets or fences, railings, steps or bleachers, ropes or ladders, etc.). If a structure like these is struck by lightning, the metal can conduct current to the person in contact with it or in its immediate vicinity. For the same reason, you should stay away from water (by moving away from the shore of the sea or a lake) if a thunderstorm is coming.
\r\n\r\nParticularly, if a storm is coming your way:
\r\n\r\nOn the mountain
\r\n\r\nImmediately move to a lower altitude, avoiding staying on particularly high, exposed or pointed paths, such as ridges or peaks, keeping away from paths equipped with ropes and metal ladders and immediately stop any climbing on the wall. Reach quickly a path at lower altitudes, walking, if possible, along depressions in the terrain (hollows, valleys, ditches but beware of possible flooding in case of heavy rain).
\r\n\r\nIf you are with other people, do not hold hands and walk at least 10 meters apart.
\r\n\r\nSeek shelter inside a building or, if reachable quickly, in a car. Less safe shelters, but useful in the absence of better alternatives, are caves, bivouacs or barns, as long as you keep away from the threshold and walls.
\r\n\r\nOnce you reach a shelter, but even if you are forced to stay outdoors, keep your feet together, minimizing the point of contact with the ground, so as to reduce the intensity of the current that can cross your body. For the same reason, avoid sitting or, worse, lying on the ground. Still with your feet together, you can assume a squatting position, better if you place any insulating material between you and the ground.
\r\n\r\nAlso in this case, stay as far away as possible from other people who are with you.
\r\n\r\nBy the sea or lake
\r\n\r\nAvoid any contact or proximity with water: lightning, in fact, can cause serious damage even for indirect electrocution, due to the dispersion of the discharge that is transmitted up to a few tens of meters from the point affected. Therefore, get out of the water immediately and move away from the shore, as well as from the edge of an outdoor swimming pool; also remember that boats, canoes and pirogues, even if covered, do not protect in any way from lightning.
\r\n\r\nQuickly seek shelter inside a building or, if not possible, in a car, keeping in mind that in very large and flat places, such as beaches, you are more exposed.
\r\n\r\nGet rid of umbrellas, parasols, fishing rods and any other medium or large pointed objects.
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\r\nCamping
During the storm, it is good to take shelter in a brick structure, such as the services of the campsite or, failing that, inside the car. It is not recommended to seek shelter in caravans or campers, unless they are made of sheet metal. If, on the other hand, you are in a tent and it is impossible for you to take shelter elsewhere:
\r\n\r\nAt home
\r\n\r\nThe risk of lightning is greatly reduced, however follow some simple rules during the storm, keeping in mind that a building is a safe place, provided that you do not come into contact with anything that can conduct electricity:
\r\n\r\nOutdoors
\nWhen conducting activities near a stream ( also a picnic) or when choosing an area for a camping:
\nIn the city
\nThe most typical criticalities are related to the inability of the sewer network to dispose of considerable quantities of water that fall to the ground in a short time with consequent sudden flooding of roads. For this reason:
\nIf you are driving
\nIn the event of hail, the same instructions are valid as in the case of rainstorms, with regard to the consequences on the slippery state of the road surface and the severe reduction of visibility. The duration of a hailstorm is typically rather short.
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Outdoors
\r\n\r\nWhen conducting activities near a stream ( also a picnic) or when choosing an area for a camping:
\r\n\r\nIn the city
\r\n\r\nThe most typical criticalities are related to the inability of the sewer network to dispose of considerable quantities of water that fall to the ground in a short time with consequent sudden flooding of roads. For this reason:
\r\n\r\nIf you are driving
\r\n\r\nIn the event of hail, the same instructions are valid as in the case of rainstorms, with regard to the consequences on the slippery state of the road surface and the severe reduction of visibility. The duration of a hailstorm is typically rather short.
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In the presence or forecast of fog, it is advisable to avoid driving, or at least assess objectively the real need to travel by car. If possible, avoid driving and take the train.
\nIn the presence of this meteorological phenomenon your safety is subject to conditions that depend not only on your behavior, but especially on other people's behavior. Technology has developed devices, some still experimental, capable of assisting or informing you while driving through fog. Nevertheless, don't rely exclusively on such devices. The risk of being involved in accidents remains due to malfunctions or failure of the device to respond to abnormal situations.
While driving, it is recommended to:
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In the presence or forecast of fog, it is advisable to avoid driving, or at least assess objectively the real need to travel by car. If possible, avoid driving and take the train.
\r\nIn the presence of this meteorological phenomenon your safety is subject to conditions that depend not only on your behavior, but especially on other people's behavior. Technology has developed devices, some still experimental, capable of assisting or informing you while driving through fog. Nevertheless, don't rely exclusively on such devices. The risk of being involved in accidents remains due to malfunctions or failure of the device to respond to abnormal situations.
While driving, it is recommended to:
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All’aperto
\nIn the city
\nGenerally, all the mobile structures are particularly at risk, especially those that provide for the presence of curtains or awnings, such as scaffoldings, gazebos, temporary outdoor exhibition or commercial structures, whose tightness and insurance must be tested.
\nIn coastal areas
\nIn coastal areas, strong winds are associated with the risk of storm surges, especially if the wind comes along the coast. For this reason
\nAt home
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All’aperto
\r\n\r\nIn the city
\r\n\r\nGenerally, all the mobile structures are particularly at risk, especially those that provide for the presence of curtains or awnings, such as scaffoldings, gazebos, temporary outdoor exhibition or commercial structures, whose tightness and insurance must be tested.
\r\n\r\nIn coastal areas
\r\n\r\nIn coastal areas, strong winds are associated with the risk of storm surges, especially if the wind comes along the coast. For this reason
\r\n\r\nAt home
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Heat can cause health problems by altering the body's temperature regulation system. Normally the body cools down by sweating, but under certain environmental conditions this mechanism is not sufficient. If, the humidity rate is very high, sweat evaporates slowly and the body does not cool down efficiently so the temperature can rise and damage vital organs. The ability of a person to self-regulate temperature is affected by factors such as age, health conditions, and medical treatment. The subjects at risk are: the elderly or not self-sufficient, people who regularly assume medications, infants and young children, people doing physical exercise or intense work outdoors.
\nFor this reason, during the days in which there is a high risk of heat waves and for the next 24 or 36 hours we recommend that you follow these simple rules of conduct:
\nHeat can cause health problems by altering the body's temperature regulation system. Normally the body cools down by sweating, but under certain environmental conditions this mechanism is not sufficient. If, the humidity rate is very high, sweat evaporates slowly and the body does not cool down efficiently so the temperature can rise and damage vital organs. The ability of a person to self-regulate temperature is affected by factors such as age, health conditions, and medical treatment. The subjects at risk are: the elderly or not self-sufficient, people who regularly assume medications, infants and young children, people doing physical exercise or intense work outdoors.
\r\n\r\nFor this reason, during the days in which there is a high risk of heat waves and for the next 24 or 36 hours we recommend that you follow these simple rules of conduct:
\r\n\r\nTo save water
\nIn case of interruption of the water supply
\nTo save water
\r\n\r\nIn case of interruption of the water supply
\r\n\r\nThe strong wind gusts associated with a cyclone can cause the fall of objects and structures, even large ones, and break branches, windows and storefronts. There may also occur violent storm surges and rapid sea level rise.
\nBefore, during and after the event follow the indications of the local authorities and keep yourself constantly informed through internet, radio and TV.
Here you will find some general rules of conduct.
\nOutdoors
\nAt home
\nThe strong wind gusts associated with a cyclone can cause the fall of objects and structures, even large ones, and break branches, windows and storefronts. There may also occur violent storm surges and rapid sea level rise.
\r\nBefore, during and after the event follow the indications of the local authorities and keep yourself constantly informed through internet, radio and TV.
Here you will find some general rules of conduct.
\r\n\r\nOutdoors
\r\n\r\nAt home
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