A cold snap is announced by Météo France for the coming days.
The Prefect of Haute-Marne has therefore decided to temporarily increase the capacity for immediate shelter for homeless people.
The orientation of the people concerned will be made exclusively by 115.
What measures are in place for homeless people?
In order to strengthen the monitoring of homeless people, certain measures are put in place.
Marauding hours will be extended, every evening. The hours of day receptions will also be extended, to allow the identification of those in greatest difficulty.
How to shelter a homeless person?
Madam Prefect, Régine Pam, insists on the importance that any person in distress in a public space be reported to 115, the free national emergency call service.
A call for vigilance is also launched to emergency services circulating on public roads: Police and Gendarmerie (17), Fire Brigade (18) and SAMU (15).
Take care when traveling
In terms of travel, even if road officials are particularly mobilized during winter service periods, you may encounter, as road users, degraded traffic conditions (slowing down, blockages, ice, etc.).
It is therefore important for you, the driver, to be vigilant of Météo France alerts relating to the risk of snow and ice and to adapt your speed.
Reminder of precautions to take when it snows
In the presence of snow, motorists must ensure that they have suitable equipment, chains or special tires, and fill their windshield washer fluid tank with an antifreeze product.
On country roads in winter, patches of ice are common and difficult to spot.
A specific sign sometimes indicates risk areas, however be vigilant if you cross
shaded and humid areas.
In terms of the use of heating and the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, you must systematically have the heating and hot water producer installations, as well as the smoke ducts (mechanical chimney sweeping) checked and maintained by a professional. qualified.
Every day, even if it is very cold, ventilate your home for at least ten minutes, keep the ventilation systems in good working order and never obstruct the air inlets and outlets.
Concerning combustion appliances, always follow the instructions for use indicated by the manufacturer. Never operate auxiliary heaters continuously. Furthermore, never use appliances not intended for this purpose for heating.
And finally, it is imperative to place generators outside buildings.
Where can you consult your traffic conditions in the region?
Traffic conditions on the motorway network can be consulted on the APRR – AREA website.
Traffic conditions on the national road network can be consulted on the Bison Futé website.
For the Grand Est region, traffic conditions on the regional road network can be consulted on the Inforoute Est website.
For Haute-Marne, traffic conditions on the departmental road network can be consulted on the Routes Haute-Marne website.
For the Vosges, traffic conditions on the departmental road network can be consulted on the Departmental Council website or the Inforoute 88 website.
For Moselle, traffic conditions on the departmental road network can be consulted on the Inforoute 57 website.
For Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin, traffic conditions on the departmental road network can be consulted on the Inforoute Alsace website.
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