Transcarpathia: attention,avalanche!
According to the Transcarpathian center for Hydrometeorology, on 29 February - 1 March if the ravens fly th Transcarpathian region due to thaw and rainfall is retained III (higher) degree of avalanche danger (V degrees on the international scale). Despite the deterioration of the avalanche situation, Management DSNS of Ukraine in Transcarpathian region encourages citizens to refrain from Hiking in the mountains, as in the case of avalanches such outing could end in tragedy. If still You are trapped in the mountains in the time of the avalanche, stick to the basic procedure that will help survive at the same time. Therefore, in the case of avalanches in the mountains, proceed as follows: 1) as soon as possible vdbt of its way, hide behind any strengthening (a rock, a sturdy tree and the like); 2) relieve yourself from the heavy equipment (backpack, ski poles and more) – this will increase Your chances not to end up under an avalanche; 3) in a moment of Supreme danger take a horizontal position, knees to belly and align the body for movement avalanche, close your mouth and nose with a scarf or mitten; 4) when You are caught up with avalanche, to perform swimming movements and stay, if possible, from the edge of the avalanche, where the speed is less; 5) if You are snowbound, create space around the face and chest – it helps breathing; 6) after stopping the avalanche, define its position (where the top and bottom), gaining and giving her saliva to drain from the mouth; 7) if possible keep the arm straight overhead towards the snow surface – it will help rescuers to find You; 8) do not panic and in no case do not allow yourself to fall asleep; 9) don't shout inside the avalanche, because the snow completely absorbs sounds, and screaming and meaningless movements only Rob You of your strength, oxygen and heat; 10) if possible, slowly razgrebet the snow and move up to the surface. In DSNS Ukraine in the Transcarpathian regionÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
