Feb 25 • 15:40 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

Preparations for the Spring Flooding Continue in Panevėžys District

Preparations for potential spring flooding in the Panevėžys district of Lithuania are being intensified, including securing sandbags and establishing temporary accommodations for evacuees.

In response to the looming threat of spring flooding, the local government in Panevėžys district has taken proactive measures to ensure effective emergency response. A total of 4,000 sandbags have already been acquired along with numerous road signs, and reserves of drinking water have been stockpiled. Efforts are underway to deliver folding beds and sleeping bags to temporary shelters located in local schools, such as Dembavos and Paliūniškio, to facilitate the smooth evacuation and housing of hundreds of residents if needed.

During meetings with representatives of gardening associations, the municipal authorities have discussed possible risk scenarios related to flooding. Director of the district municipal administration, Edmundas Toliušis, emphasizes the importance of preemptively assessing evacuation routes and considering alternative paths in case the main garden streets become submerged. With hundreds of people residing continuously in the gardening communities, the readiness for such emergencies must be both responsible and timely. Residents are encouraged not to wait for official warnings but to begin their own preparations for potential flooding right now.

Additional information on possible flood threats and risks is available on the flood risk map published on the Panevėžys district municipality website, allowing community members to stay informed and prepared ahead of the spring flooding season. These ongoing preparations highlight the local government's commitment to safeguarding the well-being of its residents during seasonal threats from flooding.

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