The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister of the country, as well as the leadership of specialized agencies.
Due to rain, fog and temperatures ranging from -2°C to +3°C, ice formed across the country, which significantly complicated road traffic. A number of national highways, including the M1, M2, M3, M5, R2 and R3, are blocked. About 135 units of special equipment and 195 workers have been deployed to ensure the roads are passable. More than 1,460 tons of de-icing materials have been used in the last 12 hours.
The authorities have decided that during the current week the working day and training sessions will start from 09:00 – the measure is aimed at reducing the risks when the population travels in difficult road conditions.
In addition, line ministries have activated crisis protocols to maintain traffic, fight ice and restore power supply. According to operators, more than 20,000 consumers in the central and northern parts of the country remain temporarily without electricity. Emergency and restoration works are ongoing.
Employees of the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations and units of the National Army are providing assistance on the most dangerous sections of roads, participating in the unblocking of transport and providing access to critical infrastructure.
Authorities urge citizens to refrain from non-essential travel, exercise caution on the roads and follow the official information of the National Roads Administration, the Ministry of Energy and the National Police. In emergency situations, the number 112 should be contacted.
The National Army said it is ready to assist central and local authorities by deploying soldiers and equipment in the most dangerous areas, if so instructed by the National Crisis Management Center.
Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban said that he has been in constant communication with the responsible government representatives and top state officials since 5 a.m. on Tuesday. He said that the situation has already been discussed with the relevant officials, and he counts on the understanding and professionalism of all the involved structures. At the same time, specialized services continue to work non-stop, and the authorities urge citizens to exercise maximum caution.
Meanwhile, the medical staff of the Emergency Institute is working for the second day in a row under an extremely high workload due to the very high number of patient calls.
Thus, on Monday, January 26, 342 patients were consulted and examined. As a result of injuries, 95 patients required plaster immobilization.
Due to the severity of the injuries, 48 patients were hospitalized, and 16 patients underwent emergency surgery.
In addition, there were visits and consultations with a neurosurgeon for various craniocerebral injuries, and 9 patients were hospitalized for specialized treatment.
In this regard, patients are asked to be patient and thanked for their understanding. At the same time, the public is advised to avoid moving around as much as possible, stay at home and wear winter-appropriate footwear to prevent injuries.
