Olomouc region restricts access to Jeseník to prevent influx of volunteers

The Olomouc region has restricted access to the flood-devastated area of Jeseník and surrounding villages as of noon today. The measure, issued by regional governor Josef Suchánek, aims to prevent an uncontrolled influx of volunteers and onlookers that could hinder rescue and cleanup operations over the weekend. Only registered volunteers, local residents, their relatives, hotel guests, emergency responders, soldiers, employees of local companies, and those involved in organizing elections will be allowed into the area. Police checkpoints have been set up on access roads, and violators face fines.