CrimeaPRESS reports:
The Ministry of Emergency Situations has issued a storm warning about adverse hydrometeorological phenomena in Crimea for Wednesday, April 24.
According to the Crimean Department of Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, on April 24 in Crimea, a strengthening southeast wind of 15-20 m/s is expected, gusts up to 25 m/s during the day. In these conditions, there is a high probability of emergencies caused by accidents at energy facilities, housing and communal services, possible disruption of transport communications, obstruction of the movement of motor vehicles on roads, especially in areas of mountain passesthe message says.
It is emphasized that strong gusty winds can pose a threat to the life and health of the population due to the possible fall of billboards, weakly reinforced structures, trees and possible broken power lines.
Crimean rescuers recommend following safety measures:
— citizens need to exercise extreme caution and not go into mountainous and forested areas;
— refrain from going to the sea and inland waters;
— do not go to embankments and bank protection structures;
— when on the street, pay attention to the integrity of overhead power lines, contact networks of electric vehicles and tree branches;
— do not stay or park vehicles near billboards, weakly reinforced structures, power lines and trees;
— drivers of vehicles, if it is impossible to limit travel, be extremely careful on the road, do not exceed the speed limit and strictly follow the traffic rules.
In bad weather, pay special attention to the safety of children and the elderly, and be attentive to others.
In case of emergency, you must call: “112” — a single rescue phone; “01 or 101” — from mobile phones; (3652) 55-09-04 — helpline of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Republic of Crimea.
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