MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –
Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.
The army reaches out to the smallest towns, helping to remove the effects of flooding 20.09.2024 – It is now very important not only to protect places from flooding, but also to clean houses and remove the effects of flooding. More trucks with soldiers have just set off. One task is set in the area where this water has already drained – pumping out the water and cleaning the apartments. Soldiers and officers must reach every house. (…) The army delivers water in tanks, mobile water treatment plants, mobile medical centers and outpatient clinics that reach the smallest towns. Everything takes time. I am aware that every minute is of great importance and that we need to reach help as soon as possible. Time is the biggest enemy in these activities. That is why such mobilization, over 25 thousand soldiers this weekend, who will clean up, secure this area together with other services – informed Deputy Prime Minister W. Kosiniak-Kamysz during a press conference.
On September 20, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz discussed the current flood situation in the region and the actions taken to limit its effects in Lwówek Śląski. – We want to encourage all those who have experienced the effects of floods, this storm and disaster. Together, we can take action. The army is often mentioned, as are the volunteer and state guards, but we have also heard a lot of warm words from residents about the Police, which not only plays a role in maintaining order, but also in defending against this great flood. We thank and appreciate the Police officers very much, here in Lwówek Śląski, but also throughout the area. The Lwówek district was the subject of a decision by the Council of Ministers and was placed under a state of natural disaster. We are at the stage of strengthening the embankments in those places where the water is heading. We were in Brzeg Dolny. There, the water is 9 meters high. The values are absolutely enormous, which causes even greater involvement of the army and other services, but also of the residents themselves. Their sense of responsibility for their area is truly impressive. In these difficult moments, we always manage to unite – noted the Deputy Prime Minister. The Minister of National Defense emphasized that soldiers are also reconstructing infrastructure in many of the smallest towns. – We are in places where the water has already receded and there are effects of flooding. Here, we talked about national road 364 and the repair of the bridge. This repair has already started and there is a chance that in a few days a key road crossing for this region will be opened. This is happening in many places. Głuchołazy is more media-related, because we hear about the bridge being built there by the army, by the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways, but there are many such places. There are many smaller bridges that have been torn down. We will reach them everywhere with help – the minister said. – Another issue is also help for other groups, including entrepreneurs, whom we thank for putting WOT soldiers and volunteer firefighters at their disposal. Even more is needed, because this action is not ending and will last for many weeks. Operation Phoenix related to repairing the effects of the flood has been activated and will last until the end of the year. If necessary, it will be extended until such a need arises – emphasized Deputy Prime Minister W. Kosiniak-Kamysz.
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