These new warnings will make it easier to understand problems that may be caused by the weather. The warning level will therefore reflect potential consequences that can be expected in a certain area. As we already know, the same weather can have different consequences in different places: for example, the consequences of 20 centimetres of snow falling in a metropolitan area will be completely different to those of 20 centimetres falling in the mountains.
Greater relevance - easier to prepare
Therefore, the same amount of snowfall will result in a higher warning level when it falls in an urban environment than when it falls in mountainous areas. This means that warnings for adverse weather will be adjusted so that they are of greater relevance to you and your current surroundings, making it easier for you to make the right choices and to prepare accordingly. This, in turn, contributes to a reduction in vulnerability and increased safety in the community.
What should you do?
- Take extra care – especially at places more susceptible to changing weather conditions.
- Take appropriate preventive measures if you live or spend time in an exposed area, or if you belong to a group at risk.
The expected weather conditions may result in
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Consequences for the community.
- Certain risks to the public.
- Certain damage to property and the environment.
- Disruptions to some societal functions.
What should you do?
- Avoid exposure to the weather conditions.
- Take appropriate preventive measures to minimise the impact on the environment, life and property.
The expected weather conditions may result in
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Serious consequences for the community.
- Danger to the public.
- Serious damage to property and the environment.
- Disruptions to societal functions.
What should you do?
- Avoid all exposure to the weather conditions.
- Take preventive measures to minimise the impact on the environment, life and property.
The expected weather conditions may result in
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Severe consequences for the community.
- Great danger to the public.
- Severe damage to property and the environment.
- Extensive disruptions to societal functions.