In Irkutsk, they discussed the citys readiness for the New Year holidays. Services are on high alert, and police have tightened security at the station, airport, and mass events. According to the weather service, no abnormal frosts are expected at the end of December and beginning of January, but utilities, fire, and rescue services will be on duty in an enhanced mode.
The city’s readiness for the New Year holidays was discussed at an expanded meeting of the commission for the prevention and elimination of emergency situations and ensuring fire safety measures, as well as the city of Irkutsk’s anti-terrorism commission.As the hydrometeorological center reports, no abnormally low temperatures are expected in Irkutsk in the period from December 28 to January 10. At night, the thermometer will drop to a maximum of –21 to –26 degrees, and during the day from -4 to -13 degrees.
To enhance anti-terrorist security, all police services have been switched to an enhanced duty mode. Special attention has been paid to the railway station and the airport. The number of patrol and post service units has been increased.
Police officers and private security agencies will also be involved in maintaining public order at all cultural and mass events that will take place in the city.
Fire stations and the Irkutsk emergency rescue service have been placed on high alert. Employees of the Federal Fire Service will be on duty at mass events. Duty officers have been assigned in all municipal services of the city.