The Carpathians: going to the mountains, take care of security!
Together with the increase in air temperature and thaw, which is observed on the territory of Transcarpathian region in the highlands of Transcarpathia there is a danger of avalanches. According to the forecasts of the regional weather Bureau on February 16, the if crows fly th Transcarpathian region in connection with the thaw III is saved (increased) the degree of avalanche danger (V degrees on the international scale). In connection’connection with this and with the purpose of prevention of emergency situations Department gschs of Ukraine in the Transcarpathian region encourages not to go into the mountains during a snowfall and to monitor weather changes and to abide by the rules of personal safety. In particular, you should never travel in the mountains alone. This is the basic rule, especially during avalanche periods. Riding on the slopes you should behave so that in any case not be exposed simultaneously to several people. If the avalanche catches one of them, the other will be able to dig him up or lead to the right place rescuers. If you find yourself in a dangerous situation – the avalanche need to run to the side to get out of the way. When going to the mountains is to have a certified "BPEL", with which you can give to know about themselves rescuers . You need to remain calm, avoid panic, if necessary, to provide assistance to victims, the disabled, children of pre-school age, people who are close by. Hearing the noise of an avalanche, you should immediately hide behind a rock, a tree; lie on the ground, hands protecting his head, knees to the stomach, directing your body movement and breathing through an avalanche clothing. When the avalanche captured and blows, try to perform swimming movements, creating space around the face and chest - it will help breathing when stop the snowball. Not to panic and not allow yourself to fall asleep, pam’remembering that you are looking for and save. In DSNS Ukraine in the Transcarpathian regionÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
