In the autumn-winter period, thin ice on the reservoirs of the capital becomes a threat to the life and health of citizens. In this regard, the city's emergency Department is taking a number of measures to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of people. Rinat Smagulov, head of the Civil Defense Department of the Astana Emergency Department, told about this work at a briefing in the Communications Service, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.
Since the beginning of the freeze-up, employees of the city's emergency department have conducted 78 raids and patrols, during which explanatory conversations were held with citizens, and more than 8 thousand campaign materials were distributed. These measures help to raise awareness of citizens about the rules of safety on ice, the speaker stressed.
More than 100 warning signs have been installed in cooperation with district akimats in the most dangerous areas of reservoirs, such as underwater key outlets, under bridges and near water discharges.
"To date, the thickness of the ice in the reservoirs of the capital is insufficient for safe movement and ice fishing (5-6 cm). Important rules should be remembered: do not go out on thin or weak ice, avoid crowds on one section of ice, be careful near cracks and washouts, do not go on the ice at night and in poor visibility, and also do not forget about life-saving equipment for ice fishing," Rinat Smagulov gave recommendations.
He also added that ice fishing is allowed only if special rescue equipment is available, but at the moment rescuers strongly recommend refraining from going out on the ice.
The Department of Emergency Situations of Astana urges residents to comply with the rules of safety on ice and control the exit of children to reservoirs.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/887070