It is not uncommon for many to find themselves in a situation where adverse weather catches them at the most inconvenient moment. Strong gusts of wind, flying sand, and rain, in addition to discomfort, can pose a danger. Therefore, it is important to know how to behave correctly.
It is not uncommon for many to find themselves in a situation where adverse weather catches them at the most inconvenient moment. Strong gusts of wind, flying sand, and rain, in addition to discomfort, can pose a danger. Therefore, it is important to know how to behave correctly.
Dangers associated with increased wind:
· damage (breakage) of communication and power lines;
· shutdown of electrical substations and power supply in settlements;
· damage (collapse) of weakly secured structures, building roofs, and facilities;
· falling trees.
Recommendations from rescuers for the public during strong winds:
· if strong wind catches you indoors, move away from windows and take a safe position near internal walls, in a corridor, near built-in wardrobes, in bathrooms, toilets, pantries, in sturdy cupboards, or under tables;
· extinguish any fires in stoves, turn off the electricity, and close gas supply valves. In the dark, use flashlights, lamps, or candles; turn on a radio receiver for additional information;
· seal window panes with paper tape or strips of adhesive tape, and close them with shutters or shields;
· if a storm catches you outdoors, stay as far away as possible from light structures, buildings, bridges, overpasses, power lines, masts, trees, rivers, lakes, and industrial facilities;
· to protect yourself from flying debris and glass fragments, use sheets of plywood, cardboard and plastic boxes, boards, and other improvised means;
· try to take shelter as quickly as possible in basements, cellars, and shelters available in settlements;
· do not enter damaged buildings as they may collapse in new gusts of wind;
· if you are in a field or on a country road, head for main roads.