Emergency evacuations in the Praid Saline area

The Department for Emergency Situations informs that, following the technical evaluation made by experts, significant damage caused by the recent floods that affected the Praid saline and there is a danger of collapse of the ancient floor.

‘The Department for Emergency Situations within the Ministry of Internal Affairs informs that, following the technical evaluation carried out by experts requested by the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, significant damage caused by the recent floods that affected Salina Praid. According to the conclusions of the specialists, there is a danger of collapsing the floor of my old. In view of the risks identified also for the protection of the life of the citizens, the authorities have ordered, as a matter of urgency, the evacuation of 10 households in the vicinity of the affected area ‘, it is stated in a press release of the IGSU.

According to the quoted source, on the way to the affected area is the Minister of Economy, Bogdan Ivan, and the first deputy inspector general of IGSU, who is responsible for the operative area, Constantin Florea. In the affected area is the prefect of Harghita County, the chief inspector of ISU Harghita, as well as specialists in the mining field to evaluate the situation and to take measures in the legal procedures.

‘The operative structures of the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, in cooperation with the local authorities and technical experts, remain in relation to the experts of the Ministry of Economy evaluating the situation. DSU ensures the local community that all measures are taken to prevent losses of human lives and to limit the negative effects on the local community and thanks for cooperation in applying the measures provided by law ‘, the statement said.