| Yellow-green |
Possible consequences- Slippery surface due to packed snow, black ice or freezing rain.
Recommendations (The instructions of the authorities are to be followed at any rate!)- Observe the local weather development, get yourself informed and adapt your behaviour to the present conditions.
- Inform yourself on traffic conditions (Radio, Phone Number 163).
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| Yellow |
Possible consequences- Sudden, acute danger of skidding due to icy roads.
- Traffic routes impassable as a result of icy conditions.
- Air traffic obstructed.
- Branches breaking under the weight of the ice.
Recommendations (The instructions of the authorities are to be followed at any rate!)- Observe the local weather development, get yourself informed and adapt your behaviour to the present conditions.
- Inform yourself on traffic conditions (Radio, Phone Number 163).
- Do not take unnecessary drives, not even with winter equipment.
- In case of indispensable journeys, use public transport.
- Heavy vehicles: Use the escape roads at hand.
- In case of traffic jam, build lane to let clearance vehicle pass.
- When leaving your vehicle, leave the ignition key.
- Remove any vehicles hindering road clearance.
- Do not make unnecessary phone calls (network failure).
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| Orange |
Possible consequences- Sudden, acute danger of skidding due to icy roads.
- Complete standstill of road and air traffic.
- Rail traffic obstructed.
- The weight of the ice can cause branches to break or trees to fall.
- Electricity supply interrupted and telephone lines cut off, especially in areas not easily accessible.
Recommendations (The instructions of the authorities are to be followed at any rate!)- Observe the local weather development, get yourself informed and adapt your behaviour to the present conditions.
- Inform yourself on traffic conditions (Radio, Phone Number 163).
- Do not leave your houses and apartments unless necessary.
- If you are en-route: In case of traffic jam, build a lane to let clearance vehicles pass.
- Heavy vehicles: Use the escape roads at hand.
- When leaving your vehicle, leave the ignition key.
- Remove any vehicles hindering road clearance.
- Do not make unnecessary phone calls (network failure).
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| Red |
Possible consequences- Sudden, acute danger of skidding due to icy roads.
- Complete standstill of road and air traffic.
- Rail traffic severely obstructed.
- The weight of the ice can cause branches to break or trees to fall.
- Failure of electricity supply and telephone lines.
Recommendations (The instructions of the authorities are to be followed at any rate!)- Observe the local weather development, get yourself informed and adapt your behaviour to the present conditions.
- Inform yourself on traffic conditions (Radio, Phone Number 163).
- Do not leave your houses and apartments.
- If you are en-route: In case of traffic jam, build a lane to let clearance vehicles pass.
- Heavy vehicles: Use the escape roads at hand.
- When leaving your vehicle, leave the ignition key.
- Remove any vehicles hindering road clearance.
- Do not make unnecessary phone calls (network failure).
- Do not touch any electric lines lying on the floor.
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