Brīdinājumi, Laugstølsåsen

Extreme situation that occurs very rarely, requires immediate attention and may cause severe damages Stay informed on the situation. Secure and/or move assets away from vulnerable areas (car, caravan along rivers/streams, basements). Cleaning of drainage paths and culverts is recommended. Keep away from rivers and streams with high flow. Emergency authorities must be prepared for the fact that building and infrastructure in general may be subject to serious incidents.

On Thursday extreme amounts of rain is expected, locally 120 to 180 mm in 24 hours. From early Friday morning showers and decrease in rainfall, first in the northern part. Risk of flooding of low-lying densely populated areas. Check varsom.no for more information. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads can be closed. Many journeys will have longer travel time. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in a few places. Some places may temporarily lose the road connection, often several days. Danger of long power outages. Consider the need for preventive measures. Follow the advice of emergency authorities, both local and governmental. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. Avoid driving in flood water without knowing how deep it is. Carefully consider whether the journey is necessary. Prepare your home for a potentially long power outage.