Storm Austen will cross Belgium this Friday afternoon and evening. In Brabant Walloon, wind gusts of 80 to 100 km/h are expected, accompanied by sometimes sustained rain. A gradual calm is predicted during the night. On Saturday, a new reinforcement of the wind is expected by the end of the day, with gusts of 70 to 80 km/h and heavy rain.
Caution is advised, particularly during travel and near trees, scaffolding, and objects that could be carried away by the wind.
The number 1722 has been activated for storm or flood risks, announced the SPF Intérieur (Federal Public Service Interior) on Wednesday. This number is available when no life is in danger but a person needs the help of firefighters, for example, for significant roof damage, a flooded basement, or an inundated public road.
The objective of the electronic counter 1722.be and the number 1722 is to avoid overloading the 112 emergency centers and to prevent delays for people whose lives are in danger.
In case of storm damage and water damage requiring firefighter assistance, a request can be submitted via the e-counter www.1722.be or by calling 1722. Submitting a request through the electronic counter is the most direct way to ask for firefighter help.
