Raindrops on the window, rain and fog outside. — Tomorrow will be tough

The rescue service informs: from tomorrow 17.9.2020 about the Aila storm affecting South Karelia

Gusty wind can cause damage. According to today's forecast, a strong autumn storm named Aila will arrive in South Karelia from the west tomorrow, Thursday around 12 o'clock. Wind gusts can be over 20 m/s in land areas and over 25 m/s in the Saimaa area. According to the forecast, the strongest winds are between 14.00:22.00 and 10:15. During an autumn storm, the estimated amount of rain is around XNUMX-XNUMX mm. The situation will be clarified during Thursday morning.

Estimate of wind gusts on Thursday 17.9.2020 September 18.00 at XNUMX:XNUMX

The rescue service estimates the increase in the number of accidents caused by the autumn storm, because in similar storms
there have been several damage prevention tasks. The most common damage prevention tasks due to storms have been different
clearing trees from road areas. The rescue service prepares for the autumn storm by increasing management readiness by manning
of the management center from 12.00:XNUMX on Thursday. Provision is made to keep the management center operational at least
until 00.00:XNUMX, or as long as the tasks require.

Avoid moving in water

You should avoid moving in water. Remember to check the boat's moorings. The courtyard is worth it
to fix all the extra stuff that can go with the wind and cause damage to people, animals
or to other property. The wind may break trees or branches. Fallen trees cause power outages
and make movement difficult. Stay indoors if possible.

Prepare at home

Reserve home supplies for 72 hours, e.g. water, food, medicine! You will get more information https://72tuntia.fi/
Follow the websites of the electricity companies in your area and social channels, e.g. Facebook or Twitter.
Especially in the early stages of a storm, if the electricity goes out, you should only call the emergency service if you know
cause of the fault, such as a tree leaning on a power line or a broken power line. Power restoration
from the point of view, it is of primary importance that the breakdown service can record and transmit to the ground information about the cause of the breakdown
and location as quickly as possible.

Follow the weather forecast and the effects of the autumn storm nationwide
The Finnish Meteorological Institute updates the current one weather warning on the website of the Finnish Meteorological Institute. Nationwide
the situation of electrical disturbances can be monitored From the disturbance map of the energy industry.

More information
Firefighter on duty
phone 05 6167182, e-mail p31ekpelastuslaitos.fi (p31[at]ekpelatuslaitos[dot]fi)
Chief on duty p20ekpelastuslaitos.fi (p20[at]ekpelatuslaitos[dot]fi)