Earthquake alarm signals on Santorini: islanders in great concern!

Earthquake alarm signals on Santorini: islanders in great concern!

On the Greek island of Santorini, the situation is tense after a worrying series of over 200 earthquakes. According to Tagesschau , the authorities fear that the intensity of the quake has recently reached and reached the increase and values between 3 and 4,9. The last quake that was registered in this strength occurred near Anafi. Prime Minister Kyriako's Mitsotakis appealed to the population to keep calm and to follow the recommendations of the civil protection authorities. Many residents and tourists have already left the island, which led to a rush to ferry and flight connections. Pictures of crowded ferries and waiting people can be seen in the media.

preventive measures and emergency

In order to manage the risk of landslide, the ministry warned the residents to continue to behave carefully, although the seismic activity has decreased, such as the Kleine Zeitung reported. Schools remain on Santorini and the neighboring islands of Amorgos, Anafi and iOS at least another week. The state electricity company has already brought generators to the island to ensure the power supply in an emergency. Rescue teams have strengthened their presence and set up emergency shelters. These measures are part of the ongoing crisis coping that has been taking place since the emergency of the emergency in early February to ensure the security of the almost 16,000 inhabitants.