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General Instructions for Self-Protection from Industrial Accidents Below are General Instructions for self-protection that should be followed in the event of an industrial accident. Please note that, in addition to the above general instructions, further…

PREPAREDNESS FOR VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS The volcanic risk in Greece is limited to the active volcanoes of Santorini and Nisyros and within a few tens of kilometers from these. BEFORE THE ERUPTION Be prepared for the…

DURING A HEATWAVE Αvoid sunbathing and remain in shaded and cool places avoiding crowded places. Avoid heavy physical work, particularly in places with high temperature, no wind and great humidity. Avoid walking for a long…

SNOWFALL Before the snowfall or the snowstorm If you live in a mountainous or difficult to access area facing problems by snowfalls Be equipped with heating materials and food provisions for several days. Be equipped…

GETTING PREPARED If you are in the countryside Don’t burn litter or dry vegetation and small branches (twigs) during the summer. Don’t use open-air barbecues in forests or places close to dry vegetation during the…

PREPAREDNESS FOR LANDSLIDES AND SOIL SUBSIDENCE Areas with greater risk of landslide In areas of previous landslides. On top or at the base of steep slopes or hillsides. At the base or on top of…

GETTING PREPARED If you are indoors Fasten shelves and bookcases to the walls. Remove from the doors tall furniture that could be overturned and block the exit. Screw well fuel and water tanks and heaters…

Be constantly informed by radio and television on the progress of the phenomena. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection and the National Meteorological Service are the formal sources of information. In case of emergency call…