There are strong winds and sandstorms in Jiuquan and other places in Gansu. What should I pay attention to when traveling in a sandstorm?

Once we encounter natural disasters such as sandstorms, the threat to our lives is very great. In this regard, if you encounter a sandstorm when you travel, you must take protective measures to prevent sand from entering your eyes or even being inhaled. In addition, when driving, you should also pay attention to the driving of the vehicles in front, because sandstorms will block the line of sight and lead to accidents, and you need to clean up your whole body when you get home.

First of all, when traveling, if you drive, you must hold the steering wheel tightly to prevent the deviation of driving route caused by the huge wind force brought by sandstorm. Try not to overtake when driving, especially when driving against the wind. A sudden change of direction can easily lead to a large rotation of the vehicle when driving on the road, which leads to a very rapid increase in vehicle speed. Such an operation will cause a rear-end collision to the vehicle in front. In addition, when the sandstorm makes it difficult for us to move forward, we must turn on the warning light in time and park the vehicle on the side of the road. When the sandstorm decreases, leave the expressway or go back to the company and home as soon as possible to reduce travel.

The pollutants contained in sandstorms can easily enter the body through our eyes, mouth and nose, and then produce a certain degree of allergic reaction and stimulation. Especially after inhalation into the lungs, it is easy to cause cardiovascular diseases or respiratory diseases. For some patients with shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, etc. They must seek medical attention in time to avoid the health problems caused by inhaling sandstorms. In addition, people who work outdoors, such as sanitation workers, traffic police and construction workers, also need to take protective measures. It is necessary to wear masks and protective glasses when traveling. Because the tilt of sandstorm can easily make eyes hard to open, and then let pollutants such as sand enter the eyes, causing red eyes and even the danger of blindness.

Finally, if there is no reason to travel, it is recommended not to go out. You need to be fully armed when you go out. Such as goggles, masks, towels, etc. Wear it in time to avoid the eyes, nose, mouth and ears being exposed and in direct contact with sandstorms, resulting in dust and various pollutants entering our bodies.