The mayor of Conselice in the
province of Ravenna on Friday ordered the evacuation of all
homes in parts of the town that are still flooded for reasons of
health and hygiene.
The order, signed by Paola Pula, "became necessary given the
difficulties of water dispersal from the built-up area of
Conselice, due to the large quantities of water present in the
area".
It has been issued in relation to "dangers exclusively linked to
contact with stagnant water" amid contamination fears.
"Our only aim is to safeguard health and safety," said the
mayor.
"Right now there is no health emergency, but the stagnant water,
the failure of the sewage system, the possible interruptions to
drinking water supply, and the presence of uncollected waste,
make it unsafe to remain in the built-up area that is still
flooded," she added.
On Friday Emilia Romagna Governor described the situation in
Conselice as "the most dramatic" after its geographical position
resulted in particularly high levels of flooding.
The situation is expected to improve in around five days.
Meanwhile a vaccination campaign against tetanus and other
infectious diseases is underway.
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