Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Authorities and civil protection services are increasingly taking adverse weather forecasts seriously and alerting citizens about potential risks.
• The Generalitat has adopted Ventcat plan and sends alerts to prepare citizens for strong winds in Catalonia.
• ES-Alert technological system is useful for providing immediate warnings, and citizens generally appreciate being informed.
• Preventive actions like closing schools and universities, and restricting mobility, can have significant impacts on everyday life and economy.
• Despite the inconvenience and costs, precautionary measures have helped avoid greater damage and loss of lives during severe weather events.

Conclusion: Authorities must continue adopting preventive measures in the face of adverse weather events; at the same time, it's important to fine-tune the meteorological forecasts to minimize unnecessary disruptions and costs.

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