Local flooding events and flash floods are anticipated by meteorologists. The state is acting pre-emptively, securing the areas at risk due to the intense rainfall.
The State Fire Service, the Volunteer Fire Service, as well as soldiers of the Polish Army, including the Territorial Defence Forces, are on high alert and ready to assist in prevention and rescue operations. The heavy rainfall is caused by the Genoa low. In connection with this weather phenomenon, a 3rd-degree meteorological warning was issued for Lower Silesia, Opole, Silesia and Lesser Poland.
It will remain in force on September. The reservoirs are ready to accommodate large volumes of water. Other facilities are also being prepared. Many reservoirs have significant reserves. After , numerous projects were carried out to protect the country against flood threat, including many reservoirs and embankments. Between and alone, a total of 15 billion PLN was allocated for this purpose. The authorities already secured the required sandbags. Amphibious vehicles, which can be used for operations both on land and in water, have been transported to the southern part of the country.
Since Wednesday 11 September , crisis centres have been established at all levels of government. Thursday saw a meeting of the Government Security Centre, voivodes, heads of relevant authorities, as well as the leadership of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration.
These areas can expect risks to pop up. As of now, the state is pooling up manpower and resources to deal with possible dangers, as well as to carry out prevention and rescue tasks. The Polish Army, including the Territorial Defence Forces, is in constant contact with the Government Security Centre and ready to provide assistance in the event of any crises.
