Important warning: risk of earthquakes for trips to Italy and Greece!

Important warning: risk of earthquakes for trips to Italy and Greece!

Istanbul, Türkei - The Federal Foreign Office has warned of the risk of earthquakes in Italy and Greece. In Italy, “sometimes heavy earthquakes” are pointed out, the frequency of which has increased. Despite these risks, there are currently no specific travel warnings or information due to current events. However, travelers are strongly recommended to register in the elefand crisis list in order to be better informed and looked after in an emergency, howBr.dereported.

It is particularly important that vacationers prepare for possible earthquakes. The Helmholtz Center for Geof research (GFZ) has published rules of conduct in the event of an earthquake. While stopped in buildings under stable furniture or door frames has proven to be safe, it is advised not to simply leave the building. Keeping distance to windows is also advisable to protect yourself from flying glass chips. You should also avoid stairwells and elevators.

The right behavior outdoors and in the car

If you are outdoors or in the car, large, free areas are to be visited. You should keep your distance from trees, street lamps as well as buildings and bridges. In the car it is advisable to keep on the side of the road and stay seated while bridges and ramps should not be driven after a tremor. Vacationers on the coast in particular are asked to flee to high -aligned areas in the event of an earthquake in order to protect themselves from the risk of a tsunamis.

Holidaymakers who have booked a package tour can withdraw from the contract or cancel the trip in the event of considerable impairments. Since there are currently no formal warnings for Greece and Italy, travelers have no immediate claim to resignation.

High earthquake risk in Istanbul

The risk of earthquake is not only limited to Italy and Greece, but also affects Istanbul and its surroundings. Here the Federal Foreign Office also warns due to the North Anatolian fault zone. It is expected that an earthquake of magnitude 7 or more will occur in the coming years. However, it is not possible to predict such earthquakes, and the warning period is only about three seconds, as on the website of theGerman Consulate Generalis emphasized.

Some recommendations are made to prepare for earthquakes in Istanbul: the rental of earthquake -proof apartments is advisable, as is the securing of furniture and knowledge of emergency exits. Promotion should be provided in order to be able to react quickly in an emergency.

During an earthquake, it is important to keep calm and look for protection. Buildings should not be left during the quake, unless you are near an outer door. Even after a quake, certain behaviors must be observed, such as checking gas, water and power lines and checking damage in the living space.

Important telephone numbers are set up for emergencies in Istanbul: the emergency call is 112, the fire brigade is available under 110, and the coordination center is available for natural disasters under 444 2 566. Travelers are also pointed out that the Consulate General is willing to provide help, depending on the circumstances, and that the registration in the Elefand list is recommended.