Attention! Very heavy snow is expected in the southern and eastern regions of Crimea

CrimeaPRESS reports:

According to the “Crimean Department for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring”, in March, very heavy snow, sleet is expected in the southern and eastern regions of Crimea.

In these conditions, there is a high probability of emergency situations associated with accidents at energy and housing facilities, a high probability of man-made fires due to violation of the rules for operating electric heaters and gas equipment in private households, on the territory of summer cottages and garden cooperatives , an increase in the number of traffic accidents, difficulties in the movement of vehicles on roads, long descents and ascents, dangerous turns and mountain passes , — the press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry in Crimea notes.

Detailed weather forecast for cities and towns of Crimea — here.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea recommends observing security measures:

• limit access to the mountain-forest area;

112 Drivers of vehicles must be extremely careful on the road, do not exceed the speed limit and strictly observe the rules of the road;

• do not heat apartments and houses with gas stoves;

112 observe the rules for the operation of furnace heating systems;

• refrain from going out to sea;
• pay attention to the condition of drainage systems, diversion channels, storm drains, cleaning storm drains from debris sewers;

112 if possible, do not come close to the walls of buildings, drains — there is a possibility of the accumulated snow mass coming off. 112 112Pedestrians must be especially careful when crossing the road;

• to go out in shoes with non-slip sole, move carefully, slowly, taking into account the unevenness of the surface.

In case of bad weather, pay special attention to the safety of children and the elderly, be attentive to others.

In the event of an emergency, call the rescue service at a single emergency call number — «112».