With the aim of preventing emergencies on water bodies and warning people against going out on thin, unfrozen ice, the Lepel District Department for Emergency Situations, together with the Lepel District Committee of the Belarusian Republican Youth Union and the Belarusian Voluntary Society for the Rescue of Persons on Water (OSVOD), as part of the republican campaign "Winter Patrol," visited Lake Lepel.

Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, OSVOD, and members of the Youth Public Association reminded the public about the importance of observing ice safety rules, precautionary measures, and explained what to know and do if a person falls into the water.