Policia Local de Cambrils
Hard rains fallen in a short time could overflow rivers, or mountain streams and could cause flooding. The riskiest season is autumn, due to the climatical and orographic characteristics in this county. When beginning to rain, if water falls persistently and torrentially, be careful with the flooding risk. In order to avoid being caught unawares by this situations, you must take the following precautions.
1st. PREVENTION |
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| Go through your roof and roof gutter periodically and clear land, leaves and others that could block the way to water away. | |
| Listen to the "Radio Cambrils ( 90,0 FM)" will keep you informed in case of risk. | |
| Pay special attention to weather forecast and roads condition (Catalonian Government telephone: 012). | |
| Don't phone let lines free for assistance team, except in an emergency (emergency telephone: 112). | |
| Follow the authorities instructions. | |
| Collaborate with municipal services and avoid blocking the way into servers. | |
2nd IN CAS OF FLOOD |
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2.1. If you are at home or in a building |
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| Don't let anything outdoors. Put your furniture and objects that water could sweep away indoors. | |
| Block the groove of the doors, windows and air vent if your home or headquarters could be affected. | |
| Switch general electricity off. | |
| Put important document, valuables, food, dinking water and mainly dangerous products and even pets on high an protected places. | |
2.2. If you are outdoors |
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| In cas of hard rains, drive preferably on main routes and motorways and reduce speed. | |
| If you have problems of visibility, stay at road and singpost your situation. | |
| Don't park and don't camp in river-banks and river-beds. Flood always take by surprise. | |
| Don't cross a flooded zone on foot or by car. The force of water could drag you away. | |
| Keep away from bridges, streams, torrents and zones that could be flooded, and don't park there. | |
| Keep away from hills so as to avoid being caught by water. Water can carry mud, waste trees and stones. Find the highest place in your zone and go there in case of possible flood. | |
2.3 If you have to leave your home |
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| Turn water and gas connections off and switch electricity off. | |
| Close windows and home doors. | |
2.4 When coming back home, just when danger is over |
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| Inspect previously to make sure that there is no risk of demolition. | |
| If water has not hygienic guarantees, drink bottled water, rainwater or else boil it. | |
| Remove quickly dead animals in flood. | |
| Emergency: | 112 | Fire Dept. | 977.795.080 | 112 | |
| Cambrils Police Dept. | 977.794.566 | Ambulances | 977.25.25.25 | 112 | |
| City Council | 977.794.579 | Guardia Civil | 977.368.110 | 061 |
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Policia Local de Cambrils |