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==Feature: Fire safety always starts with you== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R01&article=341331008254 | |||
*By: Carlo P. Canares | |||
*''March 06, 2012'' | |||
LAOAG CITY- Yes, fire safety always starts with you! You must be informed and involved in fire safety and prevention. | |||
This month of March the nation observes Fire Prevention Month during which fire prevention activities are done by the Bureau of Fire Protection, local government units, other agencies and various sectors. March was chosen as the month since it marks the beginning of the hot, dry season during which most fires occur. | |||
The observance began in 1967 under Proclamation No. 115-A issued by President Ferdinand Marcos on November 17, 1966. | |||
The theme for this year’s observance is “Makiisa, Makialam at Makipagtulungan upang Sunog ay Maiwasan.” | |||
All activities of the BFP in observance of Fire Prevention Month are aimed at promoting awareness and knowledge in fire safety and prevention. | |||
Laoag City Fire Marshall Bonifacio Sacatrapos reminds you of some fire prevention measures: | |||
Do not smoke in bed. Or when you are drowsy. Crush your cigarette butts thoroughly before discarding them. Or put water on butts before discarding them. Do not throw lighted cigarettes into waste baskets because there could be other flammable materials such as paper, plastic inside. Also, provide large and deep ashtray for smokers. | |||
Keep lighted candles, oil or gas lamps away from curtains, fabrics and other objects that easily catch fire. And never leave them unattended. Many fires had been caused by unattended lighted candles during brownouts. | |||
Keep matches and lighters away from children’s reach. Teach children that these are not toys to play with. | |||
Do not use open flame decorations in the house. | |||
Be careful when cooking. Never leave cooking unattended. If you must attend to other matters in the house, make sure there are no flammable substances or items near the stove. And be sure, too, to check what you are cooking from time to time. | |||
If a pot catches fire, cover it with a lid to smoother the flames and turn off the stove immediately. After cooking, extinguish all lighted charcoals and embers and turn off the burner. | |||
Kerosene and gas stove should be checked for leakage and regularly cleaned. | |||
Make sure the kitchen is inspected before retiring at night. Check on the stove, sockets, electricity, among others. | |||
Check regularly your electrical installations, and have all frayed wiring, damaged sockets, switches and other defective electrical fixtures changed or repaired by a qualified electrician. | |||
Do not overload your electrical circuits by profusely putting extra lights and appliances. | |||
And if you can afford it, install and maintain smoke alarms to warn you of a fire. | |||
Remember, there is a lot you can do to prevent a fire. | |||
==More tourists expected as Ilocos Norte’s tourism brand draws attention== | ==More tourists expected as Ilocos Norte’s tourism brand draws attention== | ||
*Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=331330927875 | *Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=331330927875 | ||