On September 13, 2025, the Belgian government activated the emergency number 1722 due to storm and flood risks, particularly affecting the Luxembourg and Liège provinces, following a weather warning issued by the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium.

The activation of 1722 was part of a broader effort to manage severe weather conditions forecasted for the weekend, which increased the risk of storm and flood-related incidents.

The warning primarily concerns regions in West and East Flanders, where weather conditions are expected to be especially severe.

The purpose of activating the 1722 service is to prevent overload of the emergency number 112, which is reserved for life-threatening emergencies, ensuring that critical cases receive priority.

The 1722 hotline is designated for non-life-threatening emergencies where assistance from firefighters is needed, such as significant roof damage, flooded basements, or public inundations.

It is emphasized that individuals should use the 1722 channel for non-urgent issues to maintain the efficiency of emergency services.

Requests for firefighter assistance due to storm damage or flooding can be made via the website www.1722.be or by calling 1722, with online requests being the fastest and most direct method.

This service is especially useful during periods of heavy rain, which are forecasted to increase the likelihood of storm and flood-related incidents.

The activation aims to ensure that the emergency number 112 remains available for urgent, life-threatening situations, thereby safeguarding critical response capabilities.

The Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium issued a weather warning for severe weather conditions, prompting the activation of the 1722 service.