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Interior ministry calls for a safe Ramadan
ABU DHABI - The Ministry of Interior has asked the public to adhere to the best safety practices during the holy month of Ramadan.
According to the ministry, the routine campaign for safe cooking, safe driving and assisting civil defence and other rescue teams is aimed to make the “month of giving” safe for all.
“Residents are advised to adhere to the best safety measures while cooking during Ramadan, which is the month when traditionally people prepare a variety of food to give away. This month, they make a lot of meals in a short time without much attention that normally result in fire incidents,” said Brigadier Mohammed Saleh Badah, acting Director of Public Relations and Safety at the ministry.
He further added that the number of fires and minor road accidents are usually higher this month.
“The use of pressure cooker is common for preparing special Ramadan meals. People are advised to use good quality and safe cookers and check them before use. People should also pay special attention to gas cylinders and keep them in safe places, not exposing to direct sunlight,” he added.
He further advised replacement of gas cylinders should be done by experienced people because any installation error could lead to gas leak, explosion and fire.Badah said many women are reportedly sustaining burn injuries because of their attires while cooking. “Never wear clothes with long and loose sleeves while cooking,” he advised.
Another cause of fire, he added, was essence burners that are kept unattended for long times. “Some people keep the essence burners in their wardrobes to fragrance their clothes and forget to remove them. This causes fire because some textile materials easily attract heat,” he explained.
Referring to traffic issues during the month, Badah said most of the drivers are found in a hurry, driving carelessly, especially hours before the Iftar.
“If you want to reach home for Iftar on time, workout your timings and head for home earlier. If late, stop at an appropriate place and break your fast. Also traffic patrols are there providing free Iftar meals for motorists who cannot reach home on time,” he advised.
Badah also advised motorists to give way to ambulances and fire-fighting vehicles and avoid parking vehicles at spaces allotted for these vehicles.
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