In the capital's Department of Emergency Situations reminded of the rules of safety on reservoirs

Currently, there are 3 swimming areas in the city of Nur-Sultan that meet the safety requirements: the Central Beach, the recreation areas "Three Minnows" and "Stolichny Dvor", other sections of reservoirs in the city for swimming are not equipped and are not authorized. Swimming in such places is prohibited.Every year before the beginning of the bathing period, the bathing areas should be examined by the relevant services. On the beach, the boundaries of the swim are set, separate places for swimming for kids are equipped. Rescue posts equipped with special equipment and observation towers are being installed.The circumstances of accidents on the water are very different, but the reasons are the same: disregard for the rules of conduct and safety standards during recreation on the water. Including swimming in unfamiliar and forbidden places, long-distance swims and prolonged stay in the water leading to convulsions as a result of hypothermia, jumping from bridges, piers, etc.Accidents with children occur due to the inability to swim, swimming without adult supervision in dangerous waters and swimming to hypothermia. Also, accidents with children lead to dangerous games and pranks on the water, attempts to swim across the pond, the use of various floating objects when unable to swim, etc.
On reservoirs it is not allowed:
1) swim in places where there are signs " Swimming is prohibited";
2) swim behind the buoys that mark the boundaries of the swim;
3) swim up to small vessels and other swimming facilities;
4) jump into the water from boats, boats, piers, natural formations (rocks, cliffs, boulders, parapets, fences and other objects), as well as structures that are not adapted for this purpose;
5) engage in sports, including playing sports games, in places not adapted for these purposes;
6) give false alarm shouts;
7) pollute and clog water bodies, wash clothes, refuel, wash and repair vehicles in areas designated for swimming and adjacent territories, including upstream of beaches up to 500 meters;
8) enter small vessels (including rowing vessels) and maneuver on beaches and areas of water areas used for scuba diving (with the exception of vessels that ensure the safety of people);
9) it is not allowed to destroy (remove), damage or install safety signs on water bodies without permission;
10) enter the water and swim in a state of alcoholic and narcotic intoxication;
11) dive in unverified and unequipped places;
12) swim on objects not intended for swimming;
13) leave garbage on the shore and in the changing rooms, which can cause injury to vacationers;
14) climb safety signs on water bodies, buoys;
15) enter the water for unaccompanied children.
Remember your safety is in your hands!