It's snowy. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea calls for compliance with basic safety rules

CrimeaPRESS reports:

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea reminds that a storm warning remains on the peninsula. The forecast for today is snow, sleet and very heavy precipitation in some places. Deposits of wet snow, sleet and black ice are possible. Besides. The northwest wind is expected to increase to 15-20 m/s, with gusts of up to 25 m/s on the South Coast and in the mountains. On the night of January 13, the air temperature will drop to -11… -16 C, on the South Coast to -8… -10 C.

In this regard, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Crimea calls on residents and guests of the Crimean Peninsula to follow the rules of safe behavior on roads and in the mountains.

Rescuers draw the attention of motorists to the need to use tires according to the season (winter) and not to drive on “summer” tires, because Due to precipitation in the form of wet snow, wet snow deposits on the roads of the peninsula, the risk of road accidents increases.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations calls on all managers of motor transport enterprises to monitor changes in weather conditions and pay special attention to instructing drivers of intercity public transport flights on compliance with speed limits and traffic rules in order to prevent emergency incidents on the roads.

Climbers and winter recreation enthusiasts are strongly advised to refrain from walking in mountainous forest areas, and during periods of worsening weather conditions, avoid being in hard-to-reach areas of the Crimean mountains. It is also necessary to refrain from going to sea during periods of worsening weather conditions.

If you become a participant or witness to a tragedy, accident, or find yourself in a difficult situation, you should immediately contact the rescue service by calling 112.

More information about the weather in Crimea — HERE.

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