Ministry of Emergencies turned to population in connection with expected sharp change in weather

According to the National Hydrometeorological Service, today, starting from the afternoon, a sharp change in weather conditions in the country is predicted, a significant decrease in temperature, precipitation, wet snow, snow, and precipitation will take on intense in nature, the wind will increase in places.

In this regard, the Ministry of Emergency Situations appealed to the population with an appeal to comply with the relevant security rules in connection with the expected weather conditions.

So, cold and rainy weather leads to a significant increase in the use of gas and electrical heating devices. At this time, the overload of the mains, as well as the use of faulty, non -standard or artisanal and electric heating devices, can lead to fire, as well as create a danger of carbon monoxide. Therefore, you should not use faulty, non -standard or made by a handicraft heating devices, do not overload the electrical network, leave unattended heating devices, in particular, they cannot be trusted with children, stored combustible materials and flammable fluids in the immediate vicinity of heating devices, and use instruments, use the devices In accordance with the instructions (recommendations) of factory manufacturers.

Along with this, people who go on a trip, it is recommended to pay attention to the forecasts of the official bodies about the weather, if possible not to leave the settlement in frosty and blizzard weather, to inform relatives in advance about the direction of movement when such necessity, to ensure the compliance of technical indicators the car and a sufficient supply of fuel when driving by car, do not approach adverse places and not choose such a route of movement, compliance with the requirements of warning and prohibiting signs, we recommend that you go outside the places where the avalanches are possible, including steep slopes, and return to Settlement before dark.

In connection with the expected strong wind in a number of areas, including in Baku and on the Apheron Peninsula, it is recommended to stay away from light structures and temporary structures, buildings and advertising shields, and do not stand under electric poles and wires, high trees. Also, given the difficulties associated with the extinguishing of fires arising in a strong wind, at this time it is necessary to strictly comply with fire safety rules.