The Ukrainian rescuers urge citizens to follow the rules of safe behavior during the celebration of the baptism of
the Baptism of the Lord – is one of the biggest Christian holidays. Traditionally on this day in all cities and villages people bless the water, and swimming in natural waters to receive the grace of God. The state service for emergency situations appeals to all citizens with a warning to be very careful during your stay near water bodies’objects. Dear citizens, if you have a weak heart, please refrain from swimming! It is desirable to have previous experience diving in cold water. Pam’remember that staying in the icy water in an untreated individuals can lead to General hypothermia. When the first signs - chills, shivering, cyanosis of skin, lips, pain in the fingers and toes – the person must immediately provide assistance. Mild hypothermia the victim enough to dress warmly, drink hot tea and forced to perform intense physical exercises. In the case of medium and severe hypothermia is to RUB with a woolen cloth, to make massage of the entire body. Then, warm to wear, to put to bed. Rewarming should be gradual to avoid abrupt temperature drop. During the celebration do not enter the water while intoxicated, because alcohol blocks the normal activity of the brain.Do not enter the ice without the need. Before you go on the ice, make sure it is strong enough. Rescuers say that in all regions of Ukraine, the ice cover is unstable. Safe for one person it is considered ice with a thickness of over 7 cm, and for a group of people ice thickness needs to be around 15 cm (this is taken into account only the thickness of the lower, greenish layer of ice). In addition, during the celebration don't place near a river or pond without supervision children. In each region there is an equipped and determined by the local authority bathing area citizens during the holiday, where rescuers and doctors. The state emergency service advises citizens to rest only in specially equipped places, where you can quickly get expert help.Ïåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
