Timi Deputy Mayor: Information and Coordination Priority in Crises

The Deputy Mayor of Timi, Giorgos Polykarpou, emphasized to CYNEWS the importance of proper information and coordination in crisis situations, referring to recent events in the community. He stated that the initial evacuation order, followed by the stay-at-home directive, highlighted the need for immediate and responsible information for citizens.

Mr. Polykarpou noted that the incident could serve as a lesson for Civil Defense, while stressing the need for the state to examine the existence of shelters and protection infrastructure. He also acknowledged the panic caused to citizens, emphasizing that the hundreds of phone calls he received reflected the anxiety and uncertainty.