The Civil Defence Force makes the following recommendations to the public in order to prevent and properly prepare to minimise the risks and negative consequences of high winds:
Before and during high winds
- Be especially careful in areas where high winds occur, avoid unnecessary travel, shelter indoors, and close doors and windows of your home or workplace.
- Remove from outdoor areas objects that cannot be fixed (e.g. pots, tables, chairs, decorative items, etc.) and avoid any kind of work/activity that could cause a fire.
- Fix any billboards you may have erected.
- Avoid activities in marine and coastal areas.
- Avoid crossing under large trees, signs or balconies and securely fasten all objects which may be blown by the wind and cause damage or injury (e.g. signs, tanks, water heaters, etc.).
- It is recommended that employers take all appropriate measures to protect workers carrying out work outdoors (e.g. temporary suspension of work on construction sites, etc.).
(EFYs/MB/SX)
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