Una, December 16- District administration Una has issued an advisory in public interest in view of dense fog and cold wave. Through this, the administration has urged people to take some necessary precautions regarding health and safety in view of the increasing cold and dense fog. Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal, Chairman of District Disaster Management Authority, said that due to continuous fall in temperature, the effect of cold wave and fog may increase further in the coming days. In such a situation, it is important to take necessary precautions from the point of view of safety and protection.
Necessary precautions for traffic
Talking about the necessary precautions for traffic, the Deputy Commissioner has appealed to all the drivers to keep the speed under control. He said that drive the vehicle slowly in dense fog so that accidents can be avoided. Also use the lights properly. Keep the vehicle lights on low beam. If the visibility is very low, use fog lights. Keep enough distance between the vehicles so that there is no accident in case of sudden stopping. Use the painted line on the road as a guide. Do not use mobile phone and listen to loud music while driving.
Measures to protect against cold wave
The advisory also urges the residents of the district to stay indoors as much as possible during the cold wave. While going out, cover your head, ears, hands, feet and nose properly. Keep getting information about the weather forecast from radio, TV and newspapers. Wear multi-layered woolen clothes so that the body heat is retained. Consume nutritious food and hot drinks to keep the body warm. Make proper arrangements for ventilation in the room while using heater, coal brazier or kerosene. Keep your head covered, as there may be lack of heat through the head in cold. Keep your mouth covered as well, this will protect your lungs from cold. Do not do hard work in low temperature, do not do physical work beyond capacity, this can lead to the risk of heart attack.
Health Precautions
The Deputy Commissioner has also asked people to be cautious about their health. He said that numbness of body parts, white or yellow spots on fingers, toes, ears and nose can be symptoms of frostbite. Excessive shivering, lethargy, fatigue, poor memory or stammering are signs of hypothermia. If you feel any kind of health problem, contact the doctor immediately.
The Deputy Commissioner has appealed to all citizens to understand the seriousness of the weather, be cautious about safety and health and follow the guidelines issued by the administration.