Freepen.gr - Αυτό είναι το Security Alert με το οποίο ενημέρωσε τους Αμερικάνους η πρεσβεία των ΗΠΑ ενώ εμείς στέλναμε τα αυτοκίνητα να καούν στο Μάτι την ημέρα της καταστροφικής πυρκαγιάς. Οι ΗΠΑ ενημέρωναν εγκαίρως τους Αμερικανούς να απομακρυνθούν από τις επικίνδυνες περιοχές, την ώρα οι ελληνικές αρχές δεν ήξεραν τι τους γίνεται.
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Athens, Greece (July 24, 2018)
Location: Coastal regions and areas northeast of Athens.
Event: Local and international media are reporting
multiple major forest fires on either side of the Greek capital. The
first fire broke out in a pine forest near the seaside settlement of
Kineta 50 kilometers (30 miles) west of Athens between the capital and
Corinth. Major fires broke out Monday afternoon in the area northeast
of Athens (Penteli, Viotza, Mati, Rafina, and Agios Andreas). Local
authorities urge residents to evacuate. The Athens Corinth National Road
is currently open. The Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International
Airport is open. Verify your flight schedule with your carrier.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the area.
- Follow local authority’s instructions.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Contact the General Secretariat for Civil Protection, which responds to emergencies, at 210-335-9900 for more information.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Notify friends and family of your safety.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Athens
+(30) 210-720-2414
+(30) 210-720-2490 (after hours)
US. Consulate General, Thessaloniki
+(30) 2310-376-300
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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