The Government Security Center warns of gusty winds and heavy snowfall. The SMS alert was sent to people staying in the Pomeranian and West Pomeranian Voivodeships.
“Attention! Heavy snowfall is forecast today and tomorrow (10/11/01). Possible snowstorms, blizzards and icy roads. Be careful” – an SMS with this content was received on Friday by people staying in the provinces Pomeranian (counties: Bytów, Człuchów, Kartuzy, Kościerzyna) i West Pomeranian Voivodeship (Szczecinek County).
The Government Security Center also warns against strong winds. “Attention! Today and tomorrow (10/11/01) very strong winds are forecast. Possible snowstorms, snowstorms and icy roads. Be careful” – an SMS alert with this content was sent to people staying in the provinces Pomeranian (counties: Gdynia, GdańskGdańsk, Lębork, Puck, SłupskSłupsk, SopotWejherowski) i West Pomeranian Voivodeship (counties: Gryfice, Kamieński, Kołobrzeg, KoszalinKoszalin, Sławno, Świnoujście).
“If you can, stay at home, especially when roads and sidewalks are icy,” RCB appeals. Experts reminded us to remove all items from windowsills and yards that may be carried away by the wind and to re-park cars if they were previously parked under trees. You should also ensure the safety of animals, especially those outdoors.
In case of damage to power lines, we should prepare replacement lighting – flashlights with spare batteries. If you decide to travel, be especially careful when driving because branches and trees may break, as well as when leaving a sheltered road into an open space, where there is a risk of your car being blown away.
What is an RCB alert
RCB Alert is an SMS threat warning system. You do not need to sign up for an RCB alert. People who find themselves in the area of a potential life-threatening crisis will receive a short text message (SMS) on their mobile phone with information about the type of threat, its location, and the source of the warning. It does not matter which operator we have concluded a contract with.
The amendment to the Telecommunications Law and certain other acts of June 11, 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 pose a real threat to human life and health.
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