Guarantor of specialty “035 Philology” (level of higher education – “Bachelor”) – Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor of the Department of Germanic Philology and Translation of Poltava Polytechnic Anna Pavelieva took part in the webinar “How to survive in the city as a civilian during the war?”, organized by the largest online education platform in Ukraine – Prometheus.
The participants of the webinar discussed a number of burning issues, in particular, what things you must have with you and what to pack in advance, what to do if you do not have time to leave the occupied city; what to do if the occupiers force you to cooperate; if you do not know how to check the condition of the water; if a nuclear or chemical attack has occurred; if the occupiers break down the door/threaten, etc., what behavior should be followed during hostilities and in the occupied territory (protection, evacuation, communication).
Lecturers were Natalia Nechaieva-Yuriichuk, coach, co-author of the handbook “How to survive in an emergency and war”, political scientist, Associate Professor of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Faculty of History, Political Science and International Relations of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University and Dmytro Koshka, Lieutenant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Knight of the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky of 3d Class, senior lecturer at the Department of Ecology and Environmental Technology of the National Technical University Dnipro Polytechnic.
The coaches told about the algorithm of actions in a crisis situation (honest conversation with relatives about possible options for the development of events), the definition of behavior algorithms in different circumstances, the preparation of pets and more.
In particular, the participants of the webinar considered the stages of preparation for evacuation:
1) Pack up your alarm bag and be prepared to follow the instructions of the authorities in case of an evacuation decision, e.g. if you are ordered to leave your home and move to a safe area.
2) Agree with friends or relatives living in other cities to give you shelter if the situation worsens.
3) Consider the quickest way to evacuate and think about ways how you will be evacuated.
4) Be ready to leave at any moment.
5) Remember: you need to fill the car tank whenever possible.
Lecturers also talked about additional things that may be needed in case of evacuation (change of clothes, sleeping pad/sleeping bag, kitchen utensils, sanitary items, entertainment items, family values, etc.).
Webinar participants also learned about how one can equip a basement for shelter:
1) Choose a basement with a concrete ceiling and strong walls.
2) If this is your family's private basement, build strong and roomy shelves with your parents along the walls so that they can be used as bunk beds or benches.
3) Think about an emergency exit from the basement and arrange it.
4) Arrange the basement ventilation; consider the possibility of installing additional ventilation from a pipe with a diameter of approximately 150 mm.
5) If there is a heater in the basement, install a refractory floor under it (use bricks or double materials).
6) Lay wooden floor (wooden boards or parquet) to keep the warmth.
7) If there are windows in the basement, prepare bags – they can be filled with sand, and close the windows from the inside in case of explosions outside.
8) Keep some supplies (food, water), warm clothes and essentials in the basement.
9) Prepare a 40 liter barrel or other water tank.
Listeners were also given advice on what to do if the authorities indicate the need for evacuation or you understand that it is dangerous to stay at home:
1) If your family travels by car – use one vehicle to minimize the possibility of a family member lagging behind (route must be determined in advance).
2) If you do not have the opportunity to stay safely with friends or relatives, go to the locations specified by the authorities, where you will be provided with shelter and necessary assistance.
3) Use officially recommended ways.
4) If you cannot evacuate by your own transport, find in advance the location of the nearest evacuation point, from which residents will be evacuated in case of serious danger.
5) Remember the safety of your home: turn off the water supply, turn off all appliances, remove food from freezers and refrigerators, lock all the doors, bring home garden furniture and toys.
6) If you are an underage, the decision to evacuate is to be made by the parents.
Particular attention was paid to safe behavior at home after an emergency:
1) Be careful when returning to an area where an emergency has just occurred.
2) Inspect the buildings for damage and destruction that may cause the collapse of edifices.
3) When entering the building, never light your way with open flames and don’t smoke – this can cause a fire or explosion for many reasons, the main of which are leaks of gas and flammable substances.
4) Keep a safe distance from bare wires (including telephone wires), as they are deadly.
5) Turn on the light only after making sure that the wires are undamaged and are in order.
6) Check for the smell of gas or other chemicals near the house and inside of it.
The lecturers also gave comprehensive answers to the questions of the audience; the information obtained during the event will certainly come in handy.
“Unfortunately, the new realities of today dictate new living conditions. We cannot risk our own lives, the health and safety of our loved ones, so we must prepare for the most unexpected scenario. This webinar provided answers to the most pressing questions, and most importantly – “armed” with practical knowledge and all the necessary skills,” – commented Anna Pavelieva.
Earlier, an Associate Professor of the Department of Germanic Philology and Translation took part in the webinar “Information Hygiene during the war”, dedicated to the basics of fact-checking and the principles of behavior in the information space.
Media Center of
National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic”
