Fire and Safety Tips

Fire spreads very quickly & can be deadly

Be Prepared

• All family member must know how to escape from home. Make a plan for it.
• Mock drill is also very importand to make sure it's working for you.

Simple tips to avoid fire accidents

• Be extra cautions while working in the KITCHEN. Make it a habit to switch off gas supply from cylinder regulator after use.
• SWITCH OFF electrical appliances and pull out the plugs from switch boards, when not in use. Look out the old wiring and broken electrical fittings and report any hazardous candition to your electrician. Use electrical extensions wisely, do not overload them. Use only one plug in a socket.
• Keep clothes, curtains and other combustible substances at least THREE FEET away from the room heaters.
• Do not allow childern to play with matchboxes and keep inflammables like kerosene, gas cylinders and electrical appliances like room heaters, electric Irons & hair dryers out of reach of childern.
• Keep fire extinguishers in working condition at your home / office / shcool and learn how to use them.

In Case you catch fire

• Never stand up. Always CRAWL LOW on ground and keep your face covered.
• Don't run. ROLL OVER ground to put off the fire.

Issue in public interest by: Delhi Disaster Management Authority