Winter has firmly settled in, a pile of warm clothes waits by the door, and your little one is all set for winter fun! Children are eager to spend time on the ice, especially where rivers or lakes have just frozen over. For children, it's an ice adventure; for parents, it's endless worry.
Dear parents, OSVOD reminds you that it is within your power to protect children from the dangers associated with being on the ice. To do this, you should know a few rules of conduct on the ice and instill them in your child's mind. The first and most important rule is: do not let children go onto the ice alone! Children are forbidden to go onto the ice surface without adult supervision. Therefore, to ensure your child's safety, talk to them about the rules of conduct on the ice.
How to behave on the ice:
1. When going onto the ice, all individuals must wear a life jacket that fits properly and provides positive buoyancy in water, considering the total weight of the body and clothing.
3. Do not go onto the ice when it is dark outside or visibility is poor due to fog or snow.
4. Forbid your child from testing the ice's strength by stamping on it with their feet. The ice may be thin, and the child could easily fall through.
5. Explain to your child that ice covered with a thick layer of snow is particularly dangerous. Water freezes much slower in such places.
6. Also dangerous are areas on the ice where cracks and holes are visible. Stepping on these spots can cause the ice to crack immediately.
7. If, for any reason, the ice cracks underfoot and a fissure begins to form, do not panic or run headlong away from danger. Lie down on the ice and carefully roll to a safe place.
8. If a child does find themselves in danger and the ice cracks beneath them, inform them not to jump onto a drifting ice floe, as it may capsize and the child will end up underwater.
Be vigilant and careful! Do not endanger your life or the lives of your loved ones!
Head of the Lepel Rescue Station Mikhno I.A.