On January 15, a blizzard and ice are expected in most of the Atyrau region. South-westerly wind 15-20, gusts 23-28 m/s.
A blizzard and ice are expected in Atyrau on January 15. The wind is south-westerly 15-20, gusts of 25 m/s in the afternoon.
The Department of Emergency Situations of Atyrau region warns:
Precautions in case of ice:
- take your time, stepping firmly on each step. In a hurry, the danger increases: a person may slip and stumble.
- in order not to slip on the ice, it is better not to wear high-heeled shoes at first, but shoes with soft non-slip soles on such days.
- the sole made of leather and plastic can be slippery. If the shoes are too slippery, you can stick foam rubber, plaster, duct tape on them or rub the bottom with sand.
- if the foot slips, it is necessary to bend the knee and sit down. When falling, try to roll down and gently fall to the ground. Don't worry about keeping the item in your hands.
- when falling, do not rush to get up quickly, make sure there are no injuries. In case of inability to stand up or injury, seek help from others.
-do not approach moving vehicles during icy conditions. It is very important.
- at the same time, keep in mind that the stop, stairs, threshold are the places where people fall the most. Use the railing when you walk up the stairs, just walk on the ground covered with sand.
Precautions in case of strong wind:
-if a strong wind catches you on the street, you should take shelter inside capital buildings and structures.
-do not hide from the strong wind near the walls of houses, as slate and other roofing materials may fall with the roofs.
-broken glass falling from the windows of the upper floors, as well as roof elements torn off by the wind, may pose a danger.
- it is deadly dangerous to approach broken electrical wires.
-you should also stay away from billboards, signage, road signs, power lines.
-it is dangerous to be near large trees, as well as to park vehicles next to them, branches torn off by the wind can pose a great danger.
Chief Specialist
Department of Emergency Prevention of Emergency Situations
of Atyrau region
D. Berdenov