The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police in association with the District Commissioners of Iceland declares an uncertainty phase due to the Icelandic Meteorological Office's (IMO) violent storm forecast, with hurricane force winds in all areas in Iceland.
Travel advisory for all areas is in effect. People are advised to avoid travelling in the south of Iceland from noon and in other areas from 17 (5 pm)
Uncertainty phase/level is characterized by an event which has already started and could lead to a threat to people, communities or the environment. At this stage the collaboration and coordination between the Civil Protection Authorities and stakeholders begins. Monitoring, assessment, research and evaluation of the situation is increased. The event is defined and a hazard assessment is conducted regularly.
Parents are asked to fetch their children and escort them from schools and after-school care before 16 (4 pm). Sport clubs in Reykjavík will postpone all scheduled training sessions after 15 (3 pm).
Swimming pools, museums and other cultural facilities in the capital will close at 16.30 (4.30 pm).
The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police in association with the District Commissioners of Iceland declares an uncertainty phase due to the Icelandic Meteorological Office's (IMO) violent storm forecast, with hurricane force winds in all areas in Iceland.
Travel advisory for all areas is in effect. People are advised to avoid travelling in the south of Iceland from noon and in other areas from 17 (5 pm)
Uncertainty phase/level is characterized by an event which has already started and could lead to a threat to people, communities or the environment. At this stage the collaboration and coordination between the Civil Protection Authorities and stakeholders begins. Monitoring, assessment, research and evaluation of the situation is increased. The event is defined and a hazard assessment is conducted regularly.
Parents are asked to fetch their children and escort them from schools and after-school care before 16 (4 pm). Sport clubs in Reykjavík will postpone all scheduled training sessions after 15 (3 pm).
Swimming pools, museums and other cultural facilities in the capital will close at 16.30 (4.30 pm).
