Extreme cold in Spain: this is how you can protect yourself by activating the alert on your mobile

As much as each end of the year is linked to the Christmasthe usual parties and celebrations, There is another winter element that is not usually so friendly: the extreme cold. Sometimes, and especially in some specific points of Spain’s geography, it can end up becoming a real headache, which it is advisable to be wary of.

To avoid scares, and especially after the tragic events caused by the DANA in Valencia, now there is the possibility of activate alerts on your mobile phone, to anticipate any type of serious weather event. The good news is that it is very easy to use. We tell you how to do it so that you are always prepared for winter.

Extreme cold reaches Spain

Whether as a result of the cold itself, the frost that corresponds to this time of year or even the snow, winter becomes a season that invites us to be cautious. Especially if, as is the case with many families, you plan to take trips to celebrate the holidays or meet your loved ones elsewhere. Monitoring the time well is essential.

Luckily, there are currently many ways to stay ahead of events without any help other than having your mobile device at hand. Could there be a risk that temperatures drop so much or some phenomenon occurs that it is recommended not to leave the house? The answer is affirmative, and that is why The Ministry of Health has decided to take action on the matter.

Basically, what you have decided is to carry out a warning system that primarily focuses on the risks posed by extreme cold and low temperatures. This is what has been called the Temperature and Risk Level Subscription Service. But behind this name there is simply a tool that can be useful in many cases.

It is worth highlighting, first of all, that this is an optional and completely free service that the Ministry of Health has made available to all citizens, and that it will remain active until practically next spring: that is, until December 31. March 2025. In addition, it can be customized in several ways that we specify below.

How do alerts work to prevent cold weather?

This notification or alert service for your mobile phone is as simple as filling out a simple form (you can click here to access it), in which You only have to enter the email, mobile phone and the province for which you want to know the weather. It is possible to receive these notices either by email or by SMS directly to your phone.

It is also interesting to know that there is the option to choose the date during which you want to be informed. In this way, the alerts will only be received by the user when they are on vacation, planning to take a trip, or anything like that. It doesn’t cost anything to sign up, and maybe at some point it can save you from an uncomfortable situation.

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