They are approaching winter holidays, and with them the time fun and relaxation both at home and outdoors. Police officers wearing safety vest in the course of their duties are visiting Waters County, paying special attention to persons in areas of frozen water reservoirs. The uniforms remind us that being on the frozen surface of the ice carries the risk of drowning.
Traditionally, during the winter, and especially during the holidays, include police special supervision around water reservoirs. Policemen patrolling our seas areas of the county, react to any inappropriate behavior of children, young people and adults in places particularly dangerous. We follow: reckless, reckless use of the beauties of winter could end in tragedy. Them to the danger posed by playing on frozen rivers and lakes, and see if, if necessary, they were able to call for help. You should also warn children about the absolute prohibition of entering the frozen bodies of water without adult supervision. Police reiterates that the basic principle that should guide every person staying on frozen bodies of water is not stepping on the ice, so avoid an accident, which could lead ultimately to death.
If, however, we have to go to the ice, you should follow these guidelines:
Before entering the children on the ice, it should be checked by an adult guardian – ice must be at least 10 cm thick and should not be on the ice hole. And let children wear warm and safety clothing is necessary. Also, the air temperature must be negative,
Remember that the thinnest ice will be present near the mouth of rivers and canals, Streams Rivers, water intakes, bridges, piers, near the source (even those invisible) and in places where the bottom of arrears remains plants such.
Ice should include at least two people – can stay at a distance from each other, but always in sight. Under no circumstances should you step on the ice, if you close no one (including fishing).
Do not stick your hands in your pockets while on the ice – in the event of falling into the water easier to get out to the surface,
In case if you hear crackling ice, do not dwell, but immediately towards the shore.
Always where and which way to go and the scheduled time of return, walking on the water reservoir with a dog never runs for animals on the ice;
You should have with him any security equipment (ice spikes, whistle, and buoyancy aid).
In the case of the collapse of the ice to let us try to keep calm and call for help.
Let us move towards the shore all the time lying on the ice. When we see a person drowning, do not let us run toward her, because at us it can also break the ice. It is also forbidden to approach air hole upright, because in this way we increase the pressure point on the ice, which can collapse under-saving. If at hand, we have a long scarf or thick branch, try to through a distance throw and try to give the victim the other end, avoiding direct contact with him.
Police in reflective vest advises: If we do not have the ability to provide victim assistance immediately informed about our accident the nearest police station or fire department.