The General Directorate of Civil Protection has called on all citizens to increase their vigilance and exercise caution. And to adopt all the necessary preventive measures to avoid accidents. Especially carbon monoxide poisoning and traffic accidents for road users.
These warnings from the DGPC come the day before following weather forecasts, in particular those of snowfall at heights of 700 m to 800 m above sea level. Which concerns several regions of the country, coastal and inland, in the west and east of the country. This special weather report is valid tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. In addition to a particular weather forecast for precipitation, which will affect many coastal and inland wilayas of the country, in the west, east and center of the country.
In addition, the Civil Protection calls on citizens to follow the weather forecast closely and to follow it until the end of its validity.
In addition, due to the significant drop in temperature and to avoid incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Civil Protection advises to ventilate the houses and interior spaces, and never to block the ventilation holes.
Also emphasizing the need to inspect heating appliances and monitor the color of the flame, specifying that if the flame is blue, it means that the appliance is operating safely. Whereas if the color of the flame is yellow, orange or red and there is a fault in the appliance and the venting system.
What DGPC instructions for drivers?
The DGPC is also calling drivers, urging them to follow safety guidelines, such as checking the windshield wipers, as well as making sure the windshield wiper water reservoir is full, in addition to cleaning the front. and rear windows, headlights and taillights on a regular basis, in addition to monitoring the condition and pressure of tires, including a spare tire.
Civil protection also calls for refueling before a long journey, with the need to take speed into account, especially at night and in the event of rain or snow, noting the importance of providing certain equipment in vehicles, in particular a first aid kit, medication for people with chronic illnesses, gloves, windshield wipers and snow removal. But also flashlight, safety vest and warning triangle.
