Bad weather in Emilia: the Army's commitment continues in the province of Modena

22/01/14

The Army's commitment continues in the areas of Emilia affected by the bad weather emergency. Over 150 soldiers of the Armed Force, with tactical means and boats, have been operating continuously since Sunday afternoon to support the population of the centers affected by the flooding of the Secchia river.

 

On board the Army inflatable boats, the soldiers of the regimental genius intervened, are continuing to evacuate residents forced to abandon their flooded homes. 
At the same time, other soldiers using means that allow them to arrive even in isolated areas are helping to recover basic necessities and medicines to those who, for a few days, have been housed in reception facilities, including the "Pisacane" barracks of the Academy military.

Source: General Office of the Army Chief of Staff - Public Information and Communication Office - Sz. PI