CrimeaPRESS reports:
The Ministry of Emergency Situations has extended a storm warning about dangerous meteorological phenomena in Crimea to 18, and 20 February.
According to the data of the Crimean Department for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring 18, 19 and 20 February in Crimea, rain is expected, in the mountains with snow, in the southern, eastern regions and in the mountains very heavy precipitation. Strengthening of the southwestern, western wind 17-17 m/s.
In these conditions, there is a high probability of emergency situations associated with accidents at energy facilities, housing and communal services, an increase in the number of traffic accidents, violations of transport communication, difficulties in the movement of vehicles on roads, long descents and ascents, dangerous turns and mountain passes. Flooding of territories is possible , the message says.
It is emphasized that there is a threat to the life and health of the population due to the possible fall of billboards, weakly reinforced structures, trees and possible breaks in power lines. There is also a possibility of accidents in the waters of the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait. The presence of people in the coastal zone, on piers and bank protection structures is life-threatening.
— exclude access to the mountain-forest area;
— refrain from going to the sea and inland waters;
— do not go to the embankments and bank protection structures;
— pay attention to the condition of drainage systems, drainage channels, storm drains, cleaning storm sewers from debris;
— limit your stay in the immediate vicinity of riverbeds, including dry ones.
– we recommend that the population living in the immediate vicinity of water bodies and in areas of dry riverbeds take measures to preserve their property.
— drivers of motor vehicles, if it is impossible to restrict exit, be extremely careful on the road, do not exceed the speed limit and strictly observe the rules of the road.
In case of bad weather, pay special attention to the safety of children and the elderly, be attentive to others.
In case of emergencies, you must call: 101 — a single telephone number for firefighters and rescuers.
More information about the weather in Crimea — HERE.
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