2023-06-18 12:03:00
The 1722 call number dedicated to non-emergency firefighter interventions was activated on Sunday by the Federal Public Service (FPS) Interior, the Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM) fearing a risk of storm or flood.
The purpose of the 1722 is to prevent emergency numbers from being overwhelmed with calls for interventions which can however wait. In the event of storm damage or water damage for which the assistance of the fire brigade is required, this number must therefore be dialed. If a life is in danger, call 112. The FPS also recommends using the electronic counter 1722.beconsidered “the most direct way to request the help of firefighters in situations where no life is in danger”.
The 112 emergency centers and the fire brigade always give priority to people whose life is potentially in danger. “They analyze the situation on a case-by-case basis and determine who should be rescued first. During a storm or a flood, they have to deal with many requests at the same time”, underlines the Federal Public Service. “Be patient and don’t call back to find out when help will arrive,” he asks.
The activation of the number 1722 is preventive when a storm or heavy rain is announced. This activation in no way predicts the seriousness of the warning and the extent of the possible damage, underlines the Interior SPF. In addition to the residual showers linked to the disturbance which arrived at the end of the night, the IRM forecasts the development of stormy showers in the afternoon, evening and night.
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