The Caetano depression continues to wreak havoc in Orne. According to a report established by the prefecture, 35,000 homes are without electricity, almost no sector has been spared: “All Enedis technicians are mobilized to restore the situation as quickly as possible. Full recovery will take place until tomorrow or even in the coming days”.
The snowy episode began at 7:30 a.m. this Thursday, November 21, 2024, accumulations now reach up to 15 cm. Traffic is complicated across the entire network and even impossible in places. Heavy goods vehicles remained blocked at the exit of Mortagne-au-Perche in particular, where the situation on the road was particularly complicated. Traffic was almost at a standstill on large portions of the national 12.
The severe cold plan triggered until Monday, November 24
In total, 79 interventions were carried out including 21 minor road accidents and 32 tree falls. 45 firefighters, 90 gendarmes and three national police crews were involved. On both the national network and the main departmental network, salting operations are underway. Around thirty winter treatment machines hired by the departmental council continuously treat the main roads.
The department is maintained on orange snow and ice alert until Friday, November 22 at 12 p.m. “The prefect has triggered the severe cold plan until Monday November 25, 2024. Daily patrols will be carried out and additional emergency accommodation places are open. » The snow will be followed by the cold and therefore the risk of icy conditions during the night. The prefecture encourages people to limit travel as much as possible.
The circulation of school transport in Orne is prohibited by prefectural decree, in consultation with the Regional Council until Friday 12 p.m. Heavy goods vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes are also prohibited from driving on the entire Orne road network.
