Fire demands special attention; carelessness in handling it can lead to disaster. To prevent fires in residential areas, employees of the Lepel District Department for Emergency Situations, as part of inspection commissions, continuously carry out fire prevention work in the district.
Each representative of a prevention entity conducts informational and explanatory work within their area of responsibility. Rescuers pay close attention to the presence and operability of autonomous fire alarms, the condition of stove heating, electrical equipment, and the sanitary condition of the adjacent territory. Ministry of Emergency Situations employees provide examples of tragic incidents in the district involving fatalities in fires, and explain actions to take in various emergency situations.
Deficiencies identified during raids are rectifiable and will be eliminated by homeowners as soon as possible. Assistance will be provided to those who need it by the territorial centre for social services to the population. It is important for careless owners to develop not a sense of security, but full responsibility for their homes, and along with them, for their lives.
– It does not take much effort to protect a home from fire, – emphasised representatives of the rescue service, – the main thing is not to smoke in bed, especially when intoxicated, and to exercise caution when using fire. When leaving home, disconnect electrical appliances from the mains, and be sure to install autonomous fire alarms – these are reliable assistants that will alert a person with a loud audible signal in case of fire.
Ministry of Emergency Situations employees hand out preventive leaflets and recommendations for eliminating identified violations to each homeowner.
Prevention work will continue. Rescuers will continue to strive to reduce the number of emergencies in citizens' homes.