CELEBRATE SAFELY: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha

With people spending more time at the mosque, cooking while entertaining, or relaxing with family and friends, the risk of fire can increase during major religious festivals like Eid al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. People are more likely to be distracted during important religious festivals, and therefore are more vulnerable to fire. By taking just a few precautions, you can greatly reduce the risks for yourself and your family.

You should always fit a working smoke alarm on each floor level of your home. If you are buying a new smoke alarm consider a 10-year alarm which will require less frequent battery changes. But don't forget that all types of alarms need to be tested once a week.

You should never leave cooking unattended. When cooking deep-fried food, dry it before you put it in the hot oil. Never fill the pan more than one third full of oil. If the oil starts to smoke, turn off the heat and leave the pan to cool. Never throw water over the pan.

When cooking, take great care with long hair and clothing. Both are very flammable.

Make sure that you put out candles and cigarettes properly.
Turn off and unplug all electrical appliances unless they are designed to be left on - like your freezer or DVD for example.

Avoid overloading electrical sockets, Try to remember, one plug - one socket. If you must have more plugs connected always use a fused adaptor.

Below is a range of recent campaign materials.

2006: Fire Safety Advice Insert (Bengali, Punjabi, Urdu)
(Adobe Acrobat - 493kb)
2006: Eid Mubarak Card [Bengali, Punjabi, Urdu]
(Adobe Acrobat - 551kb)
2006: Fire Safety Advice Insert (Arabic, Somali, Turkish)
(Adobe Acrobat - 205kb)
2006: Eid Mubarak Card [Arabic, Somali, Turkish]
(Adobe Acrobat - 491kb)
2006: A3 Karahi Cooking Safety Poster
(Adobe Acrobat - 169kb)

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