Emergency Weather Alert: Yser Catchment Area Flooding and Precautionary Measures – Watch Videos for Safety Tips

2023-11-09 08:01:26

“We expect intense precipitation during the night from Thursday to Friday, which could cause the Yser catchment area to overflow,” commented the firefighters.

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The population of the municipalities of Lo-Reninge, Alveringem, Poperinge and Vleteren was notified via the BE-Alert system, which allows citizens to be informed in the event of an emergency. This morning, significant rainfall has already fallen, and some municipalities are already under water.

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Firefighters recommend that residents limit their movements, park their vehicles in a safe place (and avoid garages), protect openings leading to the ground floors and cellars and, finally, cut off the power supply. gas, water and electricity.

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