Hazard declared a large area.

The National Commissioner has determined, in consultation with police administrators in Selfoss, Southwest, metropolitan area, Akranes Borgarfjörður and valleys, Snæfellsnes, Northwest, Blönduós, Sauðárkrókur Akureyri and Husavik, declaring Hazard Civil due to bad weather forecast has been on the west and north of the country.

Would expect a large storm and Unrecognised addition stórstreymt in the morning and the weather can affect the sea. Under these circumstances, one can also expect the icing on power lines, according to a report from the Civil Protection.

Hazard warning was declared in the Northwest every Thursday 27 December because of avalanche danger. Subsequently, the crisis was due to avalanche risk described above in Patreksfjörður, the trail joins on Flateyri and Ísafjörður as well as several towns in the Northwest have been evacuated.

Avalanche risk was declared in the Central North on Friday 28 December.

Definition of Hazard Civil:

If the risk assessment shows that the risk is increasing, must take immediate steps to ensure the security of those who live in the area / stay. This is achieved by strengthening emergency preparedness and security services in your area, as well as to take preventive measures, such as evacuation, evacuation or closure of areas. There are also instructions and warnings characteristic of this stage.

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