Phuket governor orders emergency service on standby as storm weather lashes island

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Governor orders emergency service on standby as storm weather lashes island

By The Phuket News

 

Patong Traffic Police have warned motorists to beware debris that may still be across roads after Patong was lashed by strong winds last night. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has ordered emergency services to be on standby to respond in case any further damage is caused by the onslaught of heavy weather currently lashing the island.

 

The order follows a large tree falling onto a staff house at a school in Kath, killing a 29-year-old science teacher, last night (Aug 2).

 

Disaster officials in Phuket have been ordered to follow weather warnings issued by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) closely.

 

Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/governor-orders-emergency-service-on-standby-as-storm-weather-lashes-island-76878.php

 

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2020-08-03

 

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[LivinginKata]

We had no electric for 11 hours over night. Thankfully no injuries here, unlike that unlucky teacher. RIP

[Redline]

Aren’t emergency services always supposed to be on standby?

Edited August 3, 2020 by Redline

[Farang99]

17 hours ago, LivinginKata said:

We had no electric for 11 hours over night. Thankfully no injuries here, unlike that unlucky teacher. RIP

Eight hours here. Power failed 8 pm, restored 4 am

[steelepulse]

Three nights in a row power has gone out at my house.