On fire preventive measures to eliminate anticipated risks

As of August 19, 2016 in the forests of the Republic of Tatarstan the IV and V (high and extreme) fire danger class exists. No wildfires have been recorded.

According to the regional dispatch control station of Forest Fire Center, on the territory of 28 municipal districts of the Republic of Tatarstan 123 hot spots have been recorded. As they occur the hot spots are daily inspected by fire-fighting experts of the subordinated institutions, and prompt actions to eliminate burnings are taken. The threat of fire spread to the forest reserve lands is eliminated.

The Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan No.1724-r “On Restrictions of People Staying and Vehicle Entrance into the Forests” dated 13.08.2016 has been adopted.

In order the subordinate agencies take additional measures the Ministry of Forestry of Tatarstan has provided the letter No.17-5153 dated 17.08.2016 which states:

to arrange together with the bodies of internal affairs the temporary stations in the forest mass populated places;

to increase the frequency of ground patrolling of forests;

to install additional lifting gates;

to make fire-fighting forces and equipment, including the reserve ones, ready to wildfire suppression.