Caution, thin ice! Fire service warns of life-threatening accidents
What to do if one breaks in the ice? Basically, Let it not come to that. There is an acute danger to life. If you or your children break, nevertheless, can save these tips for life.
The German firefighters Association (DFV) warns before Entering a shared ice: "Despite the current freezing temperatures, many ice rinks are too thin; it Einbruch" threatens;, communication Vice-President Hermann Schreck explains. Also many times in Germany, the prevailing Frost of the past few days does not guarantee that the ice on lakes or rivers is sustainable. Especially children can be tempted by the glittering ice careless behavior. "You enter only shared ice!", warns terrible. For the release, the local authorities are responsible.
For the safe trip you should follow some of the tips of the fire brigades:
- Check whether the ice will bear, before you enter it
- Note warning and prohibition signs; Children need to be explained the dangers
- You immediately leave the ice if you hear crack or dark Spots perceive
- She try in the direction of the shore, the villain, should they break
- You immediately call the fire brigade on emergency number 112, if you see collapsed
- Make sure that the rescue attempt on their own security, even in animals
- The DLRG has developed some helpful rules
Within a few minutes in around four degrees cold water slackened, the muscles, the body is weak, the collapsed Person is unter", Vice President, Schreck explained.
Before you go on the ice to inform the local authorities if the ice will bear at all. In standing bodies of water, the ice is 15cm thick, smooth 20cm. To such Strengths are not achieved, it may take a couple of days. So you go never the same on the first cold day on the ice. Information on the ice thickness you get on the Internet, Radio or regional newspaper. If in doubt, do not enter the ice. "
Warning signs in mind
In addition, you should never go alone on the ice. So you can be sure that you can help in an emergency someone. Also warning signs you should be aware of: crackles or cracks under your feet, you must leave the ice surface immediately.
Also dark Spots in the ice indicate weak points. Avoid these absolutely. In order to ensure that they break in they lay flat on the ice and they move carefully on the same way back in the direction of the shore.
Even broke? Keep calm!
You broke even, don’t panic. In the deep waters, your chances of self-rescue bad. Usually the edge of the ice breaks off again and again, if you want to support, or is simply too slippery. You call loudly for help.
The ice breaks again and again, if you try to pull out, try to progress slowly. A hit with elbows or fists to the ice.
Not too much to move. You protect your forces, don’t fidget you. It threaten hypothermia and circulatory arrest.
First, call the fire brigade
If you notice that someone broke the ice, they should help immediately. Make sure you but not necessarily to your own safety. First call the rescue 112. You lay flat on the floor and save you Collapsed with a long Board, a Director or an upturned sled. So the weight is distributed better, the risk of re-break in drops. You reach out to the victims, never the Hand. It is the danger to be pulled in is.
You have brought the collapse in security, it is to take off the wet clothes quickly. Warm the Rescued Blankets or dry clothes. Hypothermia can be life-threatening.
Also in the case of animal rescue to be careful
An animal, for example, your dog, a break-in should, they should behave similarly to broken people. Call the fire brigade. Especially in larger cities this has often a special animal rescue vehicle.
Make sure you also in this case, it is to your own safety. Don’t panic, animals can often help themselves. The animal needs assistance, put your leash like a Lasso.
