Ternopil: watch the ice!
In connection with sharp temperature changes, which are sometimes accompanied by precipitation in the form of rain and wet snow, the streets of settlements of the region was covered with ice. In connection with this increased risk of street accidents and traffic accidents. That is why the Office DSNS Ukraine in Ternopil region urges citizens to follow basic safety rules while on the street. To reduce the risk of injury and to protect yourself from significant troubles in the period of ice should adhere to simple recommendations: elderly people and pregnant women in those days, it is better not to leave the house; he should walk on sidewalks sprinkled with sand or salt, and if they are not dusted – walk on protoptannaja snow usually remains on the inner edge of the sidewalk; when Stepan on the ice the maximum load on the foot should fall not on the heel and the toes; go slowly, relax your legs slightly at the knees; do not keep hands in pockets – it increases the likelihood not only fall, but severe injuries, especially fractures; beware of rollers, covered with snow, walk on the lit part of the sidewalk, do not cross the carriageway; during the melting of snow and ice is dangerous icicles. To avoid injury from them, do not walk close under the walls of the houses. Drivers also should remember that during the ice on the road surface increases braking distances, so you need to choose a safe speed limit, to take into account the traffic intensity, characteristics and condition of the vehicle. You should pay special attention to traffic on overpasses, bridges and overpasses because these areas are more likely to experience ice. Dear citizens, be vigilant during the ice and remember about their own safety. Attention and caution are the main means to prevent accidents, not just winter. But because going outside-especially in the days when "plus" on the street changed to "minus" or Vice versa, it is necessary to evaluate each step! This was reported in the Ternopil regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
