In the Lviv region, rescuers are actively working to eliminate the consequences of the storm that swept through the region.
Due to strong winds and thunderstorms that passed through Lviv region, State Emergency Service rescuers and local fire teams repeatedly responded to calls because of fallen trees. This posed a threat to traffic and the safety of residents.
On July 7 at 21:36, rescuers received a report that in the city of Drohobych on Zavalya Street, a tree had fallen on a local road, completely blocking traffic. Rescuers from the 2nd Special Purpose Rescue Unit cut and removed the tree from the roadway, restoring the movement.
That same evening, at 21:40, a report came in that in the village of Kulikiv in Lviv district, a tree had fallen on the M-09 Lviv-Rava-Ruska road and partially blocked the traffic. Local fire team workers promptly cut the tree and cleared the passage.
Later that night, on July 8 at 00:43, a report was received by the Rescue Service “101” that in the village of Tadani, Kamianka-Buzka community, a tree had fallen on the fence of a private household. Rescuers from the city of Kamianka-Buzka removed it from the fence, preventing further property damage.
The Lviv region State Emergency Service urges citizens to be cautious during inclement weather:
- Avoid being under trees and power lines;
- Do not park cars near old or dangerous trees;
- In case of danger, call 101.