As previously warned, the weather conditions in the country have changed sharply, precipitation, including sleet and snow, has fallen in most areas, it has been intense in some places, the temperature has dropped significantly compared to the previous days, and the roads are covered with ice.

According to the forecast of the National Hydrometeorological Service, the severe weather conditions observed in the country will continue in the coming days.

APA reports that the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations has released information about this.

The appeal states: "Considering the above, the Ministry of Emergency Situations once again appeals to the population to strictly observe the relevant safety rules. Cold and rainy weather conditions lead to a significant increase in the use of gas and electric heating devices. Overloading, as well as the use of faulty, non-standard or artificially made gas and electric heating devices, carelessness can result in fire and also create a danger of carbon monoxide. Therefore, faulty, non-standard or artificial heating devices should not be used, the electric network should not be overloaded, the heating devices in working condition should not be left unattended, especially they should not be entrusted to children,Do not store flammable materials and flammable liquids in the direct vicinity of heating devices, devices should be used in accordance with the instructions (recommendations) of the factory manufacturers.

At the same time, people who go on a trip should pay attention to the forecasts of official agencies regarding weather conditions, avoid leaving the residential area as much as possible in frosty and stormy weather, inform their relatives in advance about the direction of travel if necessary, ensure that the technical indicators of the car are in accordance with the season and have enough fuel. we recommend to ensure safety, not to approach unoccupied places and not to choose such a movement route, to follow the requirements of warning and prohibitory signs where they are, to walk away from places where there is a possibility of avalanches, including steep slopes, and to return to the residential area before it gets dark.

Also, when pedestrians are driving on icy roads:

- prepare the shoes against slipping - put a metal stamp on the heel of the shoe, and glue plastic or insulating tape on the dry sole.

Rub the bottom with sand or sumbata paper;

- step carefully, without haste, pressing the shoe completely on the ground.

At this time, the legs should be slightly weakened, the hands should be free;

- elderly people are recommended to use a cane with a rubber tip or a special stick with a sinking tip;

- if you slip, sit down to reduce the force of the impact;

- collect yourself when you fall, avoid injury by bending your arms and rolling.

Remember: Indifference to the rules is a danger to our lives!

Call 112 in case of danger!".