Reunion: Pre-Hurricane Warning to 19h on Tuesday Evening
11 years, 2 months ago - January 30, 2013
At 16:00 on Tuesday 29 January 2013, a tropical depression was located 760 km from La Reunion, by 14.0 degrees south and 55.1 degrees East. Given the forecast trajectory and'' intensity, low-pressure system presents a potential threat to the department in the coming days.
As a result, the prefect of the Reunion decided to start the level "" re-hurricane warning " of ORSEC from this day to 19h. Due to the recent cyclone "Dumile," the Prefect of Reunion draws particular attention to the fact that the layers are saturated with water, the first rains could generate waves of rapid flood gullies, rivers and ponds. This could also facilitate the triggering of landslides.
At this stage, it is recommended that:
- Keep informed regularly on the progress of the phenomenon following the weather forecast on the radio or television or answering Météo France: 08 92 68 08 08 weather forecast for 08 97 65 01 01 for the point cyclone
- Do not take long mountain hikes or boat trips
- Check reserves canned, bottled water, batteries, medicines for people under medical treatment
- Do not approach the shore where waves
- Check roofs and closures of residential premises
- Check the alignment of machines, tools and materials on building sites
- Make sure you know the number of the shelter closest to his home in need by calling its mayor
- Contact her usual health facility for people undergoing medical treatment, especially renal and respiratory failure.
Useful Telephone Numbers: SAMU 15, 18 Fire, Police and Gendarmerie 17.
