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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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To prevent potential incidents, Moscow rescuers are patrolling the city's rivers and bodies of water on an enhanced schedule. Petr Biryukov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement.
"Water search and rescue personnel are constantly monitoring the situation near rivers and bodies of water, taking into account the formation of ice in these areas. We urge Muscovites to exercise caution, avoid going out onto the ice, and closely supervise children and pets while walking near water," noted Pyotr Biryukov.
Ice thickness on Moscow's reservoirs ranges from 16 to 25 centimeters, on the Moscow River from four to 14 centimeters, on the Khimki Reservoir up to 18 centimeters, and on reservoirs in the New Moscow administrative districts up to 20 centimeters.
Experts regularly measure ice thickness. Areas of unauthorized access to the ice, winter swimming, and fishing are under special surveillance.
Rescuers patrol the waters using hovercraft. More than 25 of these vehicles are in use. These unique vehicles can travel over water and ice at an average speed of 50–80 kilometers per hour. All vessels are equipped with rescue equipment. In addition, during the winter, mobile rescue posts and a diving rescue vehicle are also used.
To prevent accidents on the water, the capital constantly carries out preventative measures. Lifeguards patrol coastal areas and talk to water users and fishermen.
Water safety in Moscow is ensured by 25 search and rescue stations and one fire and rescue station of the Moscow City Search and Rescue Service on Water Bodies. Over 500 specialists work there.
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