How to act during ice condition of roads

Ice is a layer of dense ice formed on the surface of the earth, sidewalks, roadway, and on the objects (trees, wires, etc.). Usually the ice is observed at air temperatures from 0C to minus 3C. The crust of frozen ice can reach several centimeters.

Ice is a thin layer of ice on the surface of the earth that forms after a thaw or rain because of a cold snap, as well as freezing of wet snow and raindrops.

• Dress for the weather, shoes without heels or with low wide heels. Prepare low-slip shoes, attach metal heels or foam rubber to the heels, and stick adhesive plaster or insulating tape on the dry sole, you can rub the soles with sand (sandpaper).
• Walk carefully, taking your time, stepping on the entire sole. In this case, the legs should be slightly relaxed, hands free.
• Elderly people are advised to use a rubber-tipped cane or a special stick with pointed spikes.
• Choose the right route: less ice and less snow (a small layer of snow on the ice is very dangerous).
• Avoid ice-covered areas. If this is not possible, walk in small steps without lifting your feet off the ground.
• When moving do not rush (for example, catch up with the departing bus).
• Moving close to the walls of buildings is dangerous, as you can hit the wall if you fall. Snow and ice from the roofs, too, usually falls on the walls of buildings.
• When crossing the road on a pedestrian crossing, be attentive and careful, make sure that the vehicles have stopped, and only then cross the road.
• If you slip, try to keep your balance by balancing your arms. To avoid serious injury, you need to learn to group when falling, squat to lower the height of the fall. Tighten your neck muscles to avoid hitting your head on the ground.
• Ice is often accompanied by icing. In this case, pay special attention to the wires of power lines, contact networks of electric transport. Do not approach broken wires and swaying objects (trees). If you see broken wires, inform the administration of the village about the place of the break.

Go to a trauma center or emergency room.

Fill out a certificate of temporary incapacity for work or a certificate of injury, which can be used by you when applying to the court at your place of residence or at the place of injury with a claim for damages.