Important to know: what to do during strong winds and hurricanes

Strong wind, sometimes escalating into a hurricane, is a rather dangerous natural phenomenon that can not only cause serious damage but also, at times, lead to human casualties.

If strong wind, hurricane, or storm catches you indoors, try to follow these recommendations:

- move away from windows and find a safe place near internal walls, in a bathroom, near built-in wardrobes, etc.;

- extinguish any fires in stoves, turn off electricity, and close gas supply valves. In the dark, use flashlights, lamps, or candles, and turn on a radio for additional information.

If a hurricane catches you outdoors, remember: the first thing to do is find a secluded place. Basements, cellars, and other shelters in populated areas are suitable for this. Do not choose emergency or damaged buildings for shelter: they can pose a serious danger during strong gusts of wind.

- stay away from power lines, bridges, trees, rivers, lakes, and light structures;

- during a dust storm, use respiratory protection (gauze bandages), and goggles to protect your eyes;

- to protect against flying debris and glass fragments, use plywood sheets, cardboard and plastic boxes, boards, and other improvised means

Inspector of the Civil Protection Department of the Miory District Department for Emergency Situations                                O.M. Girzha