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Safety vests become necessary in California where fires become “normal”

On 8th December, a fire approaches the Lake Casitas area near Ojai, California. Strong Santa Ana winds which are extremely dry down slope winds that affect coastal Southern California in fall and winter, have been feeding major wildfire all week, destroying hundreds of houses and forcing tens of thousands of people to run away from their homes. Some of them wear reflective clothing when running.

 

Jerry Brown, one of California’s Governors said that climate change has pushed weather to the most extreme. And the US western state must prepare well for a constant threat of wildfire which is a “new normal”. According to released statistics, there are six massive wild fires burning in California, destroying more than 708.2 square kilometers and 793 structures last week.

 

Except the unusually forceful and sustained Santa Ana winds (knew as “devil wind” for propagating regional wildfire.), a hot & dry fire season extending into Christmas in Southern California, has led to the widespread and devastating fire. So people should learn how to protect themselves in the hot, dry & dangerous season.

 

Preparing a reflective vest is not a bad choice. It can help you easily be found in fire and flame. When the fire is happening, you can wear it when running.

Local Police, denounced by UGT

The Union of Local Police of the UGT Ceuta denounces that one week after the start of the Selective Training Course of the 15 applicants to join the Local Police, the students have not yet been provided with practices of the safety clothing. On the first day, students arrived at their training and were given a reflective vest that identified them as members of the Police.

 

From the trade union center do not understand that the uniformity of these aspiring officials has not been anticipated in advance, when it has been planned that the training consists of a theoretical and practical part.

 

“This union has learned that it has been provided with different reflective materials to students, but currently lack pants and boots something essential. We remind you that we are a body of civil and uniformed nature, as established in the Regulation of the Local Police of the Autonomous City of Ceuta in its article 32. “he said.

 

The union lists a situation of “sloppiness”, the fact of not having equipped the students with this training course and request that it be reversed as soon as possible.

 

They also reminded the Minister of the Interior, Jacob, “that we will always defend the rights of our comrades at all costs.”

Armageddon on the roads

Last weekend, there were several collisions on the roads. The current aura forces the change of driving technique, unfortunately many drivers forget about it. Anna, spokesperson for the Sanok police. The fact that we do not want to give up and charge a bit on the streets shows statistics for the weekend.

 

The series began on Friday 24 August. At first around at 4 pm, the driver did not adjust the speed to the conditions on the road and rode to the rear of the Mitsubishi. The managers were sober and the perpetrator got a ticket.

 

On Saturday, August 25, 6 collisions was recorded on the point roads. And at about 2pm, the driver did not adjust speed and raided the Audi rear.

 

A few hours later, at the intersection, the commanding Suzuki did not adjust the speed to the conditions prevailing on the road and raided the back of the Renault and Mercedes, which stopped before the pedestrian crossing.

 

Sunday began with the event Queen Bona before hours. 8.00 Opel drivers did not adjust the speed to the conditions on the road and hit the lighting pole, which was damaged as a result of the incident. The perpetrator got a ticket.

 

Police officers appeal for prudence and common sense. Incorrect speed to the conditions on the road may be the cause of the tragedy. Especially when it rains, which significantly reduces visibility and lengthens the braking distance.

 

The current weather in our region means that the conditions on the road are very changeable, more treacherous and dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. That’s why traffic cops appeal to everyone, both drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, to be especially cautious and careful – says Anna, spokesperson for the Sanok police. Over the weekend, there were eleven road collisions in the Sanok. The most common reason for the incidents was maladjustment of speed to conditions on the road or failure to exercise due caution. In two cases, there was a collision with forest animals – he sums up.

 

POLICE REMINDS:

 

In connection with rainfall, roadways can be slippery, and in such situations the wheels easily lose their grip. Remember that in many different places the road surface combined with rainfall, extends the braking distance of the vehicle. In extreme cases the driver may slip and not control the car. Overtaking in such conditions, passing, cornering can be very dangerous. Drivers should remember to navigate the road with light on and observe the speed limits, and when weather conditions are worse, to slow down according to the principle that slower means safer. We appeal not to charge, think or anticipate threats.

 

You should pay special attention to the depressions of the terrain, on hills, near forests and water reservoirs – the road can be particularly slippery there. Exercise extreme caution near pedestrian crossings. Also, be careful when commuting to them. If the pedestrian enters the passage, the driver may not slow down.

 

We send a special appeal to the pedestrians so that they do not go directly in front of the oncoming vehicle. Even at a pedestrian crossing, make sure that the driver can stop the vehicle. Of course, the pedestrian takes precedence over the passage, but here the principle of limited trust is most applicable.

 

Every pedestrian and cyclist should also remember about their safety and take care to be visible. A reflective vest, key chain, headband or even a flashlight will make it easier to see the oncoming driver when moving on a poorly lit road. We would like to remind you that from August 31, 2014, all pedestrians who move around the dusk along the way outside the built-up area must have a reflective vest with reflective tape to the drivers. The lack of a reflective element is threatened by a fine. Although traffic regulations do not impose an obligation to use vests and reflective materials in the built-up area, they, to a large extent, improve visibility. They give drivers valuable time to take the right response – often saving lives and health.

 

Remember – the speed allowed during intense rainfall does not always mean speed SAFE!

 

It is also important to remember about proper and compliant use of fog lights and daytime running lights (Article 51 of the Law on Road Traffic).

 

An additional difficulty during this period (not only for drivers) is often worse well-being. Bad mood can affect the speed of reaction and concentration, which is also worth remembering when moving on the road.

Compulsory equipment in cars will change in the autumn

From 1 October, a change to be made by the Ministry of Transport should enter into force. Replacement bulbs or fuses should not be a necessary part of mandatory equipment. Some cars would no longer have to be either a reserve or a first aid kit.

“It is unnecessary to transport these parts in the car, for new cars, the driver also keeps changing the light on the service,” Minister of Transport Dan said, although he is able to replace the cracked lamp only a few, he is currently part of the compulsory equipment of all cars.

According to experts, this is a step in the right direction, informs server iDnes.cz. “The obligation to carry replacement bulbs and fuses in a number of European countries has already abolished or never introduced it. Replacement of the bulb in the main headlamp or in the rear light is also a hobby for experienced mechanics, “says Roman, Road Safety Team expert. “As for car kit, I always said we were carrying a small field hospital,” he adds.

If the ministry approves the draft, the medicine boxes should disappear, among other things, a plastic cloth, a pillow with a pillow or a three-point scarf. “For our immediate first-aid, this is not what we think of the health ministry,” says Dan. According to it, the exaggerated amount of things in the medicine cabinet is causing a problem in the speed of assistance. One must be sure what he is using. And if he’s not sure, he’d rather not use anything.

Drivers will no longer have to spend so much, which is another reason for changing the mandatory equipment. They will not have to buy a new first-aid kit every time one of the dressings has had a minimum shelf life. It was often the case that the drivers threw out the entire first aid kit.

“There is no objection to the restriction of the first aid kit and its use after the date given on the packaging.”‘Of course, assuming that the packaging, especially for dressing material, is not obviously damaged,” notes Franek.

Some cars will no longer need a reserve

Cars that are equipped with an emergency tire failure system will no longer need the spare wheel or tools needed to replace them. Such vehicles are usually equipped with gels or sprays that seal the tire, so the car will be serviced.

This change should also apply in the future to drivers who pay the assistance service provided by the Czech Republic for the replacement or repair of tires. “Assistance services today are very widespread and it should be at the discretion of each driver to ensure it or to take a spare tire,” commented Martin, chairman of the deputy subcommittee on transport, ANO.

The draft decree is now in the commentary process. Then it will be discussed by the Legislative Council of the Government.

“It is possible that he will still make some partial changes,” said Jacob Sadler of the Ministry of Transport. What definitely remains part of the mandatory equipment is a reflective vest for the driver and a warning triangle. Experts also wonder if a fire extinguisher will be included in it, rescuers would like to replace the broken scissors in the medicine box with a tool that could be cut in the car and would add a glass breaker.

“We have solved the removal of unnecessary components of mandatory equipment,” says Sadler. The ministry does not want to replace them with others. Drivers, however, recommend such things even though they drive. “For each motorist, for example, he or she wants to carry a tow rope or a safety belt cutter,” added Sadler.

Reflective life jackets and braces, info and rules

We must first of all clarify that according to the art. 162 of the CdS is prescribed the use of a jacket or, alternatively, of high visibility retro reflective brace with reflective tape. According to the Decree of December 30, 2003 of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport regardless of color, which may be orange, yellow or fluorescent red, the important thing is that the jacket or the braces have a label with the CE mark and the abbreviation UNI EN 471 of whose conformity with the law will be answered by the manufacturer or his representative on Community territory.

Who has the obligation to make use of the jacket, or of the brace, in the cases provided by the CdS?

According to article 162 commas 1 of the CdS the drivers of all the vehicles excluded the velocipedes, the two-wheeled mopeds and motorcycles. Attention, according to the dictates of the norm, quadricycles would not be exempt. The same obligation applies to foreigners. However, it is noted that the D.M. refers to jackets or braces worn by drivers of vehicles registered in Italy. From this, it could be inferred that for drivers of vehicles registered abroad, the use of a jacket or brace, even if not approved, may be sufficient.

When should I use?

Article. 162 paragraphs 4 bits of the CdS establish that:

The jacket or shoulder straps must always be used by drivers of vehicles which, outside the built-up areas, are stationary on the road at night under all circumstances in which the vehicle is not sufficiently visible due to lack or failure of the rear or emergency lights or, even during the day, in all cases in which it is not possible to be seen at sufficient distance. The obligation, according to the dictation of the second sentence of paragraph 4-ter of the art. 162, is also extended to all drivers who are, even during the day, in the cases mentioned above, on the emergency lanes or parking lots of the roads that are equipped with them.

Furthermore, in all cases where pre-booking operations are carried out with the mobile danger signal. Basically when you go to place the triangle. In this phase, the obligation to use the jacket with reflevtive material also falls on all the people who go to place the triangle.

What sanction is expected?

For those who do not use the reflective vest or shoulder straps in all cases where the obligation to wear them is imposed, the code provides for an administrative sanction ranging from 41.00 to 169.00. For the driver also follows the deduction of 2 points from the license.

Attention, unlike the triangle, there is no obligation to have the jacket in tow and to show it in the control phase, but it is mandatory to wear it only in cases where, getting off the vehicle, this is prescribed.

Some tips for cyclists

In recent years, more and more people are switching to a bicycle, and unfortunately not all participants of the movement are familiar with the rules – this applies to both cyclists and drivers.

Some cyclists can be accused of keeping a lot on the road. Adult people do not have to take any exams to get around the streets, but it is their duty to comply with traffic regulations. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. On the other hand, it happens that drivers expose cyclists to danger, especially when they do not give them the right priority.

When do you need to give way?

Road traffic regulations state that the driver is obliged to give way to the cyclist always when “the driver turns into the crossroads (both right and left) and the cyclist goes straight ahead on the road, bike lane, bike path or other part of the road that the driver intends to leave. ”

Look for eye contact

When we plan to turn in a cross road, crossing the potential bike path (eg lane for bicycles), we should look long before the turn to look in the mirrors and far to the front, to locate the bikers approaching from both sides. It is also important to clearly signal the intention of turning and speed reduction. Thanks to this, both the driver and the cyclist have a chance to notice each other and react accordingly. What’s next? – Immediately before the turn, carefully check the right mirror and turn to the right to check the dead field of our vehicle. In all potentially collision situations, we seek eye contact with a cyclist – then both parties are confident that they have noticed each other – they say trainers of the School of Safe Driving Renault.

The position of the side mirrors in the car is also important. The driver should see in them a fragment of the car’s outline. Thanks to this, he can make sure that there is no blind spot behind the rear pillars of the vehicle (there could be a cyclist in it), which he would not be able to look at, turning his head away.

What can a cyclist do?

Safety is also greatly affected by the behavior of people riding bicycles. – Cyclists often forget that before entering a ride for cyclists, they should be careful, look around and slow down. If there is no such passage, and there is only a pedestrian crossing, one should get off the bike and carry it through belts – says Wesel, director of the School of Safe Driving Renault. And it is also important to wear reflective clothing or reflective tapes to be sure that you can be seen at night.

Cyclists should also ensure that drivers see them well, especially after dark. Then the lighting of the bicycle is a must (during the day, the regulations require only a red reflector at the back), the reflective vest will not hurt either. Although it is not obligatory, it is also worth riding in a helmet – in case of an accident it can even save a life.

Driver was killed while riding safety triangles

According to the background, the man descended from the vehicle with the reflective vest.

The accident occurred at kilometer 12 of Rota 5 Sur, at the height of San Bernardo.

A collision recorded during the early hours of Monday left a fatality and caused a major traffic congestion at kilometer 12 off Route 5 South, at the height of San Bernardo, in the Metropolitan Region.

According to the first antecedents, the driver of a vehicle on the highway, so he parked on the first track, he got off with his hi vis vest to install the emergency triangle.

It was at that moment when the driver was hit by a van, which caused his death. Because without any reflective materials, the van driver cannot see him. Subsequently, the vehicle impacted the car that was stopped, leaving its other two occupants with minor injuries.

Staff of the Carabineers SIAT is investigating what happened and collecting more background information.

The accident caused great congestion in the area.

Always ready to rescue at sea

Rescuers at sea, all volunteers, offer their time and expertise and help those who need to be rescued at sea. For this, they are trained throughout the year.

“Christian, you will simulate a waterway. We’ll send you a guy with a motor pump. We’ll give you the trailer and we’ll get you back.” This is the program of exercise this afternoon in three sentences. The role of the castaway will be played by a small unit, which usually serves as a school boat. On board, Christian, who is one of the bosses of the SNSM. He is the one on call this week. And a boater: Stephan. As soon as it is said, the future castaways leave the harbor.

Port exit

The star of the class SNS 156 bears the sweet name of Sainte-Anne-du-Port. She is moored at the beginning of the pontoon, ready to fly to the rescue of anyone who needs it. Cyril, who is in command, gives his instructions before departure. “One of the boaters will be on the boat. We will transfer the motor pump. Then we will pass the trailer, with the small crowbar. We cast off the moorings. We leave the harbor.

At a surprisingly slow speed. If it was a “real” intervention, for people drowning, would we go faster? “No,” Cyril answers. In the port, the speed is limited to 3 knots. With its 14.80 m, the SNS 156 moves a lot of water. There is no question of causing an accident, of shaking the pontoon, or a child on the deck of a sailboat falling into the water. ”

Here comes the call for help, clearly identified as an exercise. The small boat allegedly in distress is near the buoy “As you can”, the name of a wreck that sank there. The buoy is a cardinal east: it is east of the danger. And we go to the east of the buoy.

A floating reflective vest that supports two people

In addition to Cyril and Christophe, aboard Hervey Duchesne, chief of the bridge, and three boatmen: Yvonne , Yves and Vincent Le Roy. All four wear self-inflating vests orange, 225 newtons. Vests with reflective tapes that can hold two people on the surface of the water: the rescuer and the rescued. This gives an image of the physical commitment one is willing to offer when one decides to give his time to the SNSM.

The other two, the boss and the radio, who remain at the bridge, wear blue vests with reflective materials of 150 newtons. Dialogue at the VHF: “We are two on board,” report the shipwrecked. “Did you go for two? Asks Christophe. ” Yes. – You donned your lifejackets. – Yes. ”

Pairing

Cyril decided: “We will start to couple on his port side. The boaters prepare the tusks, these kinds of big balloons that protect the hull when moored against another ship or along a dock.

Here we are with our castaways. The pairing maneuver (mooring the two boats side by side) is not as simple as you would think. “We have to start again here, guys,” Cyril said, stiffening the rear hawser. While the water is flat and there is little wind, a small Beaufort, the two boats rattle a lot against each other.

The pump, the trailer

The pump is transshipped on the small boat, as well as one of the boaters. Rescuers always leave one of them on the boat they are rescuing. Someone who is used to handling a pump, who knows what to do when towed, and who can reassure stressed sailors if necessary.

The trailer is over. We pull the small boat after 50m hawsers. All are well, end of the exercise, each one returns to the port in an autonomous way. The exercise was profitable: “Taking couples. We do not often, says Cyril. It is rare that the weather allows it. We always have things to improve.

Now the VHF is crackling. It’s a call to help a real one, that one. But this one will not be for us: it is located on the other side of the Channel, in Falmouth, on the English coast.

Brigades reinforce all summer to make clear beaches

In the hand, at the wheel of a tractor, near the summer, the Syndicate intercommunion does Dunes of Flanders (SIDF) applies to orchestrate the cleaning of the beaches of Bray-Dunes, Dunkirk, etc.. In summer, ballet of agents is growing to treat the coastline. The point of the device.

Evacuate with shovels

The mechanical cleaning of the beaches intervenes on the top of the dikes and on certain parts of the foreshore: “We work only in the urbanized zones, on a significant time slot, from 6 am to 9 pm. This allows to cover the different times of the day, Karl, technical adviser on the cleanliness of the beaches at the SIDF. The activity is more intense in summer, from 6 am to 11 am, two agricultural tractors pass in the four communes. These devices make it possible to plug holes and stable gaming platforms. The washing of dikes and the collection of baskets occurs several times during the day. “The afternoon team crosses the dike with an electric vehicle, at the appropriate size for the walking area. We try to be present according to the weather. Sometimes a passage is not enough. This was the case throughout the month of July, overflowing with vacationers.

Yellow reflective vest on the back, garbage bag and clip in hand, it is at dawn that the ballet cleaners start on the stretch of sand stretching from Dunkirk to Bray-Dunes. The vest with reflective tapes can protect them to increase visibility at night. Before, during and after the season, the SIDF organizes a manual pick-up on the areas polluted by the marine discharges and the dune space, fragile places, less accessible by the machines. A mission delegated to the association: “Between June 1 and September 30, a team of six people in professional reintegration ensures this task, says Christophe, director general of union services. They also intervene at crucial moments, during a large influx, as is the case in the summer, but also to the Milo band, the feast of the Music, The Good Adventure, etc. Their main enemy: the macro-waste rejected by the sea or left by the walkers. The ballet cleaners who wear safety clothing with reflective materials try to pick-up those macro-waste.

Convey the message

To accompany these actions, the SIDF tries to “make the summer eco-friendly”. For this, he recruits during the two months of vacation, a dozen young people, who travel the territory to distil messages to beach users, in addition to perform, also a manual pickup. “This” Beach Protection Brigade “was an experimental action for two years in Bray-Dunes, continues Christophe. We expanded it to the four communes. It is in this way that one can manage to improve cleanliness. We seek to deploy our action by all possible means. The SIDF also notes a “good appropriation by the citizens” installed in autumn, which encourages the walkers to deposit the waste found on their way.

Immaculate School. It rolls before the holiday

Every year, the pupils of the CM2 classes of the primary school of the Immaculate end their year of introduction to road safety by a beautiful bike ride.

“We did upstream several actions,” says the Chief Warrant Officer Jacques, commander of the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Brigade Departmental Gendarmerie.

“Citizenship of law, internet license – they all stalled – good safety behaviors in the bus and finally an awareness of the practice of cycling, with a theoretical part in class, and a practical part in the playground to know if they were able to go on the road. This is the last sequence, the great epic.

On the program, by a convoy of 6, controlled distance, helmet and mandatory yellow reflective vest, and several accompanying adults, gendarmes, teachers and parents. With a good pace, students arrived on site faster than other years. They did a relay race to wait for the picnic hour where the 7 students who for the first time since the operation had not passed the practical test, had to work at the school.

After the meal, the BPDJ launched the challenge of the orienteering race and the teams had the opportunity to search at their own pace for letters arranged in the wooded area and to reconstruct a phrase on the theme of safety: “the cyclist has a fragile head. The return continued in a good mood.