Intense rains in Maceió: Civil Defense issues warning for Friday

Intense rains in Maceió: Civil Defense issues warning for Friday Secom Maceió The Civil Defense of Maceió warned of the risk of intense rains in the capital this Friday (17). The forecast is based on daily weather models. Teams are on standby to respond to possible incidents. ?Join the g1 Alagoas channel Technicians from the agency monitor the weather and data from rainfall stations 24 hours a day. If the scenario changes, new communications may be released. The general coordinator of Maceió's Civil Defense, Abelardo Nobre, stated that the body is prepared to act and asked the population to follow official warnings. "We ask that the population follow the official Civil Defense channels and, above all, that residents of risk areas pay extra attention to signs that may indicate danger. Prevention continues to be the main tool to protect lives," he said.

READ ALSO: Weather forecast: see what the weather is like in Alagoas this week What to do in case of flooding and landslides? See safety tips Danger signs in risk areas The advice for residents of hillside areas and places at risk of flooding is to pay attention to signs such as: cracks in walls or the ground; tilt of trees, posts and walls; cracking in structures. If you identify any sign of earthmoving or another risky situation, the recommendation is to leave the property immediately and call Civil Defense. The agency also advises the population not to cross flooded streets, submerged bridges or areas with currents, in addition to avoiding taking shelter under trees during strong winds and electrical discharges. How to contact Civil Defense In case of emergency, Maceió Civil Defense can be contacted through the following channels: Telephones: 199, 156, (82) 3312-5890, (82) 3312-5899 and 0800 030 6205; Alerts by SMS: It is possible to receive free weather warnings by sending an SMS with the zip code of your residence to the number 40199.

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