"Recommendations for actions of the population in case of snow drifts on the roads"

In winter, before planning a road trip between settlements, you should definitely study the weather forecast for the upcoming route.

If there is a strong storm, a blizzard, then you can stay for a long time
on the road and get into a traffic accident.

If there is an urgent need to get to any settlement, use rail transport, which significantly increases the chances of being in the right place and on time in the required settlement.

The following basic recommendations will help you survive during and after a storm.

Before going on a winter trip, you must:

1. Carefully study the weather forecast;

2. Clarify which roads may be closed to traffic. The information can be viewed on the Kazavtozhol website with a detailed map of the closed areas, or you can check it by calling 1403, or by calling the rescue service 112, as well as using the Darmen mobile application;

When you receive an official storm warning from the "112" service, refrain from travel to and from settlements.

3. Prepare in advance for the trip:

- equip the car with additional, but extremely necessary luggage, which will allow you to survive in an emergency:

- canister (at least 20 liters) with a fuel supply and a funnel for refueling;

- an awning or cover for a car, at least 4 * 3m in size (preferably a bright color, which will make your car visible at a great distance. You can use it to hide the car from snow and create a small living space nearby);

- entrenching tool (a shovel is required, an ax and a hacksaw);

- tow rope;

- a thermos with tea and a stock of food (not requiring cooking - stew, canned food, raw smoked sausages, 10-15 liters of water, tea bags, sugar, cookies, etc.);

- matches, wax candles at least 4 pcs., dry fuel (dry alcohol) with a burner

- gas torch or blowtorch;

- gas stove and kettle;

- flashlight and spare batteries for it;

- knife;

- GPS-navigator (if not, you can use a smartphone);

- a spare set of warm clothes;

- sleeping bags or woolen blanket, blanket (for each passenger);

- Sheets of cardboard, bags of sand or gravel, snow chains (usually experienced drivers are stocked);

The car must have a spare wheel, jack, wheel wrench, repair kit, pump, battery charging cable, emergency stop sign, fire extinguisher and first aid kit.

With such a set of tools you can help other drivers, which is very important in extreme conditions.

The most important thing is that the car is in good technical condition.

If a storm is found on the road:

If you left and was already on the road with bad weather (storm, blizzard, etc.), visibility worsens, you must:

1. Switch on the front and rear fog lights and hazard lights.

2. The speed should be gradually reduced to ensure the safest possible braking in the event of an obstacle in front or to the side.

If the road is multi-lane, move to the right lane, this will enable the passage of special snow-clearing equipment. At the same time, observe the necessary margin of distance in front of the vehicle in front and do not allow overtaking maneuvers.

3. When driving on a track, try not to leave it, while driving the machine, maintain low revs while maintaining a low gear.

4. If you are caught in a snowdrift or a skid, avoid sudden acceleration and braking, try to coast.

5. During a blizzard, blizzard, in conditions of limited visibility, it is dangerous to continue driving on any roads, since the chances of skidding or being trapped in snow in an unfamiliar area far from the settlement are great.

If possible, it is better to get to the nearest safe place, which most often turns out to be a gas station, a roadside cafe, a tire service station, a camping, a truck parking lot, parking, etc. on highways outside settlements.

Don't stop right on the sidelines.

6. If you are unable to move and understand that you cannot get out without help, do not panic, immediately call the emergency numbers "112", "101", "102". Send your coordinates, information about what is happening around, fuel supply, etc. Help will definitely come.

7. Do not wait for the elements to immobilize your car. You better stop yourself. For what? Most importantly, you have a chance to put the car correctly - upwind! In this case, you can periodically start the engine, having previously opened the car windows without fear of getting burned. Remember: the exhaust gases entering the passenger compartment through the car ventilation system kill faster and more invisibly than the most severe frost!

8. After stopping and choosing the right direction, cover the machine. If the awning is small, cover at least the radiator grill. This will prevent the engine compartment from clogging up with snow. If the awning is large, cover the car completely. In this case, one edge, better from the side to