Public advised to set up tents in safe places

The Directorate-General of Civil Defence appealed to both citizens and residents to adhere to public safety and fire prevention requirements, providing a set of instructions that enhance safety and prevention during Eid Al Fitr holidays.

Major-General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Acting Commander-in-Chief of Civil Defence noted that given the nature of the Civil Defence work, firefighting and rescue teams need to always be alert at all times.

Major-General Al Matrooshi urged families to ensure safety of electric and gas cooking appliances. He stressed the need to regularly check and change the gas rubber hoses and electrical wires, clean cooking ovens from oil build-up, and to prevent children from accessing the kitchen unless supervised.

He advised people going on land trips to set up tents in safe places, near roads and communication networks.

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