Snowstorm to Hit Murmansk Region: Safety Tips

According to the Murmansk Hydrometeorological Service (FGBU Murmanskoye UGMS), a snowstorm is forecast for the far north of Murmansk Region tomorrow, February 5.

The Murmansk Emergency Ministry (EMERCOM) recommends:

during the bad weather, refrain from going out into nature, and if possible, limit time spent outdoors;

when going outside, dress warmly, preferring multiple layers;

do not overload electrical networks, do not use faulty electrical appliances;

at home, follow safety rules when using gas equipment;

follow fire safety rules at home, especially when using stove heating, and if a fire is detected, call 101 or 112 immediately;

tourists should inform the EMERCOM operational duty shift about their route by calling +7 (8152) 47-69-60;

in case of incidents and emergencies, call 112.

Recall that a tourist from Novosibirsk visited the Murmansk Region and gave recommendations for those planning a trip to the North.