The Government Security Center warns of heavy rain, storms and strong winds. The SMS alert was received by mobile network recipients located in four provinces.
“Attention! Heavy rain, storms and strong winds possible at night (18/19.08). Flooding possible. Follow weather reports” – RCB alert with the following content was sent on Sunday evening to recipients in the following provinces:
- Greater Poland (counties: Gostyń, Kalisz, KaliszKępno, Krotoszyn, Leszno, LesznoOstrów, Ostrzeszów, Pleszew, Rawicz and Turek);
- Lower Silesian (counties: Bolesławiec, Dzierżoniów, Głogów, Górów, Jawor, Jelenia GoraKamienna Góra, Karkonosze, Kłodzko, LegnicaLegnica, Lubań, Lubiń, Lwówek, Milicz, Oleśnica, Oława, Polkowice, Strzelin, Środa, Świdnica, Trzebnica, WalbrzychWałbrzych, Wołowski, WroclawWroclaw, Ząbkowice, Złotoryja, Zgorzelec);
- lubuskie (Wschowa district);
- Opole (counties: Brzesko, Namysłów and Nysa).
The Government Security Centre reminds that in the event of a flood threat, it is recommended to move valuables to the upper floors of the building, secure the building and prepare sandbags, and move vehicles from the property to non-threatened places. It is also necessary to ensure the safety of animals and ensure that the mobile phone is fully charged.
What is an RCB alert?
RCB Alert is an SMS system for warning against threats. You do not need to sign up for an RCB alert. People who find themselves in the area of ​​a potential life-threatening crisis situation will receive a short text message (SMS) on their mobile phone with information about the type of threat, including its location, and the source of the warning. It does not matter which operator we have a contract with.
The amendment to the Telecommunications Law and certain other acts of 11 June 2018 imposes on all operators the obligation to immediately send a message to all users in the area specified by the RCB director. Messages are issued only in exceptional situations that may actually threaten human life and health.
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