RCB Alert. On Saturday, August 3, an SMS was sent to people in two counties with warnings of storms, heavy rain and strong winds.
“Warning! Today (03.08) probable thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds. Possible flooding. Find a safe shelter during the storm” – RCB alert with such content was sent to recipients staying in the Bieszczady and Lesko counties (province Subcarpathian).
How to prepare
RCB reminds that in the event of a flood threat, you should:
- listen to warning and emergency messages on local radio or television;
- move valuable items to the upper floors of the building;
- make sure your mobile phone is fully charged at all times;
- move vehicles from the property to non-threatened locations;
- secure the building and prepare sandbags.
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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