To the citizens … Do not neglect prevention advice during the winter season



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The General Directorate of Civil Defense issued a statement indicating a series of instructions that citizens must follow during the winter season:

Prevention during the storm:
Do not refer to mountainous areas or vice versa except when absolutely necessary and equipped with the following:

Metal chains for car tires, spare tire and safety lever.
Medicines you take regularly (heart, pressure, etc.).
Dry hand battery.
Small folding shovel.
First aid box.
A cell phone device with a charger on the car battery.
Sufficient amount of fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Provides antifreeze in radiant car radiator.

* Prevention while driving:
Listen and follow the advice of those who care about public safety.
Do not pass cars, lest they slip and block the road.

Park your car on the right side of the road if you cannot continue.
Do not turn on the heater if it starts to snow in the car.

* If you find an accident:
Stay calm and reassure the injured.
Offer help if possible without endangering yourself or the other person.
Call Civil Defense (125) and report the location and type of accident.
– The number and condition of the wounded.
Be mindful and calm.

Swimming hazards:
Do not swim in rivers and puddles.
Don’t go too far from the water.
Children are not left alone on the banks of rivers and ponds.
– Be careful not to go near the shore to fish with a hook.
– Beware of boat fishing.
– Make sure to tighten the moorings of the tourist boats in their parking spaces in the port and fortify them as necessary.

Fire Hazard Prevention Instructions

* When fire or smoke is detected:
– keep calm. Hurry up and don’t rush.
Treat all fires as dangerous.
– Clear the place in silence.
Install smoke detectors in every room for maximum protection.
Turn off the electricity and remove objects near the fire if possible without exposing yourself to danger.
Make sure doors are closed (to restrict smoke / fire).
Do not attempt to fight a fire unless you are trained to use the extinguisher and the fire is in its infancy.
– If you live in a building, do not go out on the stairs if the smoke is dense in the light. Go to the balcony or window where the firefighters can see you and save you.
– If you live on the upper floors, open the roof door to let in gases and smoke before they build up and start rapid fires.

* Use a hand extinguisher at the start of the fire, and if it is not controlled, then:
Contact the civil defense.
Evacuation of those in the building if the exit route is safe.
– Use a suitable extinguisher in your hands that you have been trained to use and there is someone to help you implement the following steps:

Take out the safety pin.
Press the handle.
Aim for the base of the fire.
Distribute the materials over the fire base from side to side.

After putting out the fire, do the following:
Keep an eye on the fire area.
If you see the fire again, turn it off.
If you can’t control the fire, get out immediately.
I ask the civil defense personnel to inspect the place.
Refill the extinguisher.

Personal protection:
– Children should not be left alone in places containing burning materials (heating for cooking or lighting)
– If the clothing is on fire, stand on the ground and roll.
– When trying to get out, do not open the door before making sure there are no traces of fire behind it, placing the outer side of the hand under the door to feel for heat or smoke under the door, then look for another exit .
Stay close to the ground where the air is getting colder.

* If you suffer burns:
Immediately cool the burned area by placing it under water for 10-15 minutes. Water reduces skin damage and relieves pain. Never use lotions (creams, toothpastes, ointments to treat burns …). Seek medical attention.

* To cook safely:
Stay in the kitchen while you cook.
Don’t leave what you’re cooking unattended, as oils and debts can easily catch fire.
Close the gas bottle when you are done cooking.
Keep children a safe distance from the cooking area.
Wear short or narrow sleeves. Avoid loose sleeves and long hair hanging close to flames.
Keep the area around the fireplace free of items that can easily catch fire.

* types of risk:
If there is a smell of gas:
Do not turn lights on or off and do not light anything that can generate sparks (matches, lighter, candle).
Close the gas bottle and open the windows to ventilate.

* Oil fryer fire:
Do not use water to put out the fire of an oil fryer.
Do not use a manual fire extinguisher, as the pressure it gives off pushes the oil and causes the fire to spread.
The gas flask should be sealed and a fire blanket or damp mop to cover the pan and smother the fire.

The statement concluded: “In the event of an accident, immediately contact the Civil Defense at the emergency number 125.

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