What to do if a building collapses? Recommendations from the Ministry of Internal Affairs

15 January 2023, 17:13 | Ukraine 
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After the tragedy in Dnipro, the Ministry of Internal Affairs decided to remind citizens what to do in case of a house collapse. The algorithm was published on the agency's Telegtam channel.

If possible, leave the building. In this case, it is forbidden to use the elevator.

" Move away from the house as far as possible,"

If there are no options on how to leave the building, you need to stay away from windows and balconies.. You should also, if possible, turn off the water, gas and de-energize the room, and then place yourself in the corner, at the doorway, between the beams, frames or under the table.

If a person is under the rubble - you should call for help. You also need to try to free your arms and legs, call 101.

" ) try to dismantle the blockage around you, but do not touch what everything rests on. While waiting for help, if possible, knock on pipes or batteries,"

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Recall, on January 14, Russia launched another air strike on Ukraine.. One of the rockets hit a residential nine-story building in the Dnieper, completely destroying the entrance. As a result, 22 people died, including a child, and another 73 were injured.. Three days of mourning declared in the city.

Yury Ignat, spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, subsequently stated that the building was destroyed by a Russian Kh-22 missile.. Unfortunately, our air defense cannot intercept it.. The impact of the same rocket led to the tragedy in Kremenchug in June 2022.

Источник: Зеркало недели