Kirov residents face fines of up to 5,000 rubles for access to thin ice
In the Kirov region due to abnormally warm weather has changed the terms of the official ban on the exit of people on the ice cover of water bodies
According to the Deputy head of the regional GU EMERCOM of Russia, chief state inspector for small ships Sergey Pletnev, the restrictions are directly tied to the real meteorological situation in the region.
The period of prohibition is divided by territorial basis.
In the northern regions of the Kirov region, it is not allowed to go to frozen rivers and lakes until December 21. In the southern part of the region, restrictive measures will last longer - until January 2 inclusive.
The regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations draw the attention of residents to the fact that even with the appearance of a visible ice crust, it is extremely dangerous to descend to the water.
Experts emphasize that safe for movement of 1 person can be considered exclusively monolithic ice, the thickness of which reaches at least 7-10 cm.
To prevent accidents in potentially dangerous places, the installation of special warning and prohibiting signs has already begun near water bodies.
The rescue department reminds that for neglect of established safety rules, administrative liability is provided: violators face a fine in the amount of 3,000 to 5,000 rubles.
