Recently, heavy rains have occurred frequently. How do we respond when extreme weather such as heavy rains hit?
Reporter: If there is a heavy rain, how will you choose to protect yourself?
Citizen Chen Mi: In the event of a rainstorm, I think the first thing to do is to find a safe place to take shelter, such as inside a strong building, but never go under big trees or power poles, which are prone to lightning strikes or collapses. If you encounter heavy rain while walking outdoors, run back indoors in time.
Citizen Peng Chaochao: I will try to avoid going to some low-lying places, such as some underpasses, culverts, etc., which are easy to accumulate water and cause danger. If you usually drive in a heavy rain, drive carefully.
The water affairs department warns that in the face of sudden rainstorms and floods, the public should take good care of themselves and prevent accidental injuries.
Wang Jinhui, Deputy Chief of the Flood and Drought Disaster Prevention Section of the Qilin District Water Affairs Bureau: When the flood season comes, we should actively pay attention to the weather forecast and pay attention to the flood warning; When heavy rain falls, you should be highly vigilant, always observe the water level of the stream and river around the house, and be ready to move safely at any time; Turn off the gas valve and power switch to avoid outdoor water from invading the room and causing secondary disasters; When encountering flash floods, you should take shelter decisively, such as running high on both sides of the river valley; When a dwelling is flooded, quickly move to a nearby high place and actively call for help; In the event of a disaster, remember not to be greedy for possessions to avoid losing your chance to escape. If you fall into the water, conserve as much energy as possible and grab something buoyant such as bamboo and wood, and move to safety or wait for rescue.
What should I do if I travel by car during the flood season and encounter heavy rain? Master Li, a driving school instructor who has been in the industry for 30 years, shared his wading skills.
Driving school instructor Li Weihua: Usually when our vehicles encounter waterlogged road sections, the first thing is to judge the depth of water, and observe the traffic situation of vehicles similar to our models through visual inspection, and the second way is actual measurement, which can be measured through some tools to measure whether it can pass safely; Second, when crossing the wading section, try to turn off the air conditioning and engine start-stop function to prevent the vehicle from starting the engine for the second time after the vehicle is turned off, causing damage to the vehicle; Third, when passing through the wading section, it is necessary to pass at a uniform speed, refuel slowly, and try to avoid stopping or making sharp turns in the wading section; At the same time, we need to keep a following distance to prevent the waves caused by the vehicle in front or the oncoming car from backing into the engine; Fourth, after passing through the wading section, find a safe place to stop and check in time, check the electrical part of the vehicle, drive at low speed for a distance, and lightly press the brake pedal several times to restore the braking efficiency of the vehicle.
In addition, the instructor reminded the majority of drivers that the maximum wading depth of different models is different, and the maximum wading depth of ordinary cars is about 400mm, and SUVs will be slightly higher. In case of special circumstances, such as the vehicle stalling in the middle of wading, do not start the vehicle again, and contact the insurance company or professional rescue as soon as possible. If a novice driver is unsure, it's best to take a detour and never force your way through.
Qujing financial media reporter: Ba Ruonan, Shen Bin