Fallen tree on Independence Boulevard in Ploiesti. Warning, strong wind code orange!

Be very careful how and where you drive today. An orange code for strong wind is active in Prahova.

This morning a tree fell on Independentei Boulevard in Ploiesti. Fortunately, no one was injured and there was no material damage.

Photo by Sorin Petculescu

At the same time, several interventions by ISU Prahova are underway to clear fallen trees on the roadway or over electric cables in Azuga, Bușteni, DN1 – Parallel 45, Berceni and the municipality of Ploiești. It intervenes with a total of 4 extinguishing vehicles, one vehicle for extrication and one vehicle for first intervention and command.

We draw the attention of citizens that they must stop activities carried out in open ground or at height.

To close the windows of the home and other categories of construction.

To avoid taking shelter or passing near trees, poles, billboards, constructions with architectural elements that can be easily dislodged, as well as buildings under construction.

Information on how to behave in case of emergency situations can be obtained by accessing the national emergency preparedness platform https://fiipregatit.ro and the DSU mobile application that can be downloaded for free from the App Store and Google Play.

ISU PRAHOVA