Blizzard

Blizzard - is a weather condition where temperature changes sharply and loose snow on the ground is lifted and blown by strong winds.

In case of blizzard warning:

- close the door and windows;

- paste paper stripes on the glass of windows;

- arrange food, water, medicine supply for two or three days and source of light (lantern, candle, oil lamp), stock up fuel;

- take items that can be blown away by the wind from the balcony and other open places to a safer place;

- do not switch off the radio, TV;

- keep handy necessary tools to clean up the snow.

In case of blizzard:

Leave home only if necessary. Tell your family members where you are going and when you will return.

If you drive in case of blizzard:

- drive the automobile only on the highway;

- if you need to get out of the automobile, do not go far away;

- if you need help, wait in the automobile: you may not switch off the engine, but keep the window open a little bit to prevent carbon monoxide hazard.

If you are lost when walking in the blizzard:

- enter the first house you see, ask where you are, wait there until the blizzard weakens;

- if you feel you can hardly move outdoors, go to a shelter, but do not fall asleep.

After the blizzard:

- if you are trapped under the snow, search ways to come out;

- call relevant bodies and inform them;

- listen to the latest blizzard reports on the radio and television and observe instructions;

- take measures to keep indoors warm, save food, water and fuel.